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PR216-Central Library Multi Hub - Consultants

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the award phase for the procurement of mechanical and electricity consultancy services for the Central Library Multi Hub Project, titled "PR216-Central Library Multi Hub - Consultants." The contract, which falls under the "Design consultancy services" category (CPV 79415200), was awarded to Chord Consult Ltd. The council employed a competitive quotation method that is under the threshold for such tenders. This consultancy project, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involves services within the locality of Northampton, England (postal code NN1 1ED), with the contract running from 29 September 2025 to 28 September 2027. The award was published on 14 October 2025, following the tender period ending on 28 September 2025, with a contract value set at £35,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly SMEs, aiming to grow by engaging in projects within the public sector. With the procurement process completed via a competitive three-quote methodology, the contract encourages competitive pricing among small consultancies, making it an attractive proposition for companies specialising in design and mechanical and electrical consultancy services. As local government projects often lead to further opportunities, this award not only provides a significant financial engagement but positions successful contractors for future work with the West Northamptonshire Council and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

PR216-Central Library Multi Hub - Consultants

Notice Description

Mechanical and Electricity consultancy services for the central library project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-906f3b10-224d-4cd1-8705-7cf6113d022b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9f0954-eb5e-436e-90ac-1cdb8326f18d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHORD CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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