Tender

Request for Quotation Pond Dipping Platform at Sywell

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 10:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking competitive quotations for the construction of a pond dipping platform at Sywell Country Park, a project classified under construction materials and associated items. With the tender stage currently active, the procurement process offers a notable opportunity for those in the construction industry. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission is 21 January 2026, and the contract period spans from 9 February to 31 March 2026. The project is aimed at improving visitor engagement and educational activities, providing an accessible and durable structure for public use at the site in NN60QX, Sywell, Northamptonshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, structural products, and engineering services to expand their portfolio. Suitable for small and medium enterprises, the procurement method involves competitive quotations below the threshold, indicating accessibility for SMEs with the capability to fulfil such requirements. The project involves detailed specifications, including structural steelwork compliant with UK and EU standards. Such a focused project may particularly appeal to subcontractors with expertise in steel fabrication and those offering sustainable construction solutions, positioning them well to benefit from the increased visibility and potential growth that successful execution could bring.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation Pond Dipping Platform at Sywell

Notice Description

Should you wish to take part in the selection process please complete this RFQ and return via e-mail rebecca.jenkins@northnorthants.gov.uk Sywell Country Park is undertaking the installation of a new industrial-grade pond dipping platform to enhance visitor engagement and educational activities around the amphibian pond area. The platform will provide a safe, durable, and accessible structure for public use, including school groups and families, while meeting all relevant structural and environmental standards. The proposed design, as detailed in the engineering drawings, specifies a robust steel framework constructed from Grade S355 structural steel in accordance with BS 5950:2000 and the National Structural Steelwork Specification. All steelwork will be fabricated to BS EN 1090-1:2009 + A1:2011 Execution Class EXC2, ensuring compliance with current UK and EU standards for structural integrity. Key structural elements include: Beams: Parallel flange channels (PFC) sized 200x90x29.7 mm (Refs B1, B2, B3). Columns: Square hollow sections (SHS) 100x100x6.3 mm for up to 1.75 m height and 120x120x10 mm for up to 2.5 m height (Refs C1, C2, C3). Connections: Fully welded 10-12 mm thick plates with continuous fillet welds and bolted using M16 Grade 8.8 bolts, hot-dip galvanised to BS 729. Foundation: Columns fixed to existing concrete base via 350x350x12 mm base plates anchored with resin bolts (minimum 125 mm embedment), finished with non-shrink grout. To ensure longevity and environmental safety, all steel components will be: Shot blasted to SA 2.5 or mechanically wire-brushed to remove contaminants. Hot-dip galvanised prior to delivery. Coated with a non-toxic, fish-safe epoxy finish suitable for prolonged underwater exposure, applied per manufacturer's instructions. The platform will incorporate open grid grating panels for drainage and slip resistance, with optional Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) decking if required. Handrails will be installed using Kee Klamp galvanised fittings, complying with manufacturer specifications for safety and durability. This installation will replace an existing opening in the stone wall, which will be infilled on a like-for-like basis to maintain the heritage character of the site. All works will be carried out by competent contractors following approved method statements and CDM 2015 guidelines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb8ad75-e962-464f-ab78-9cc158bae974
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44200000 - Structural products

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

45000000 - Construction work

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Jenkins
Contact Email
rebecca.jenkins@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07967 308287

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

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