Award

Request for Quotation Pond Dipping Platform at Sywell

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:18

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the construction of a pond dipping platform at Sywell Country Park, led by the buyer Rebecca Jenkins. The initiative, titled "Request for Quotation Pond Dipping Platform at Sywell", falls under the industry category of construction materials and associated items, specifically focusing on a structural product solution. The award stage determined that Ensign Site Service Ltd. will undertake the project, valued at £73,950. The tender utilised a competitive quotation procurement method, with the proposal period closing on 21st January 2026, and the contract commencing on 23rd February 2026, set to conclude by 31st March 2026. Located in England, at postal code NN60QX, this project aims to enhance public and educational access at the park.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in construction and engineering services, especially SMEs, given its competitive quotation framework designed to favour smaller enterprises. The project allows for substantial exposure and experience in executing public park enhancements while adhering to stringent structural and environmental standards. Businesses with expertise in Grade S355 structural steelwork, compliant with BS 5950:2000 and BS EN 1090-1:2009 standards, are particularly well-suited to this project, as they will be integral to ensuring the development's durability and safety. Additionally, the environmental consciousness embedded in the project’s requirements for non-toxic finishes and adaptations to a historical site adds depth to the company's portfolio.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71063688-c785-40c8-829f-65f71f09e8fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1acee44e-71ca-469c-bd71-89d3fb2e216e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£73,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENSIGN SITE SERVICE

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