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School Design works

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "School Design works" has been completed, with West Northamptonshire Council as the buying organisation. The contract involved detailed design work for installing flood alleviation measures at Caroline Chisholm School, part of the engineering works and construction industry category. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was classified as "Other - Waiver", indicating a non-standard approach to procurement decisions. The contract period commenced on 3rd December 2025 and will conclude on 3rd August 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award notice published on 25th March 2026. The total contract value is £32,800.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in engineering and construction services, particularly those specialising in flood alleviation measures. SMEs will find this contract particularly suitable given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Large enterprises, such as HR Wallingford Group Limited, the successful supplier, also stand to benefit from working with local councils on these types of detailed design projects. This contract underscores potential growth avenues for businesses capable of delivering specialised engineering services under bespoke procurement arrangements.

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Notice Title

School Design works

Notice Description

Detailed design for the installation of flood aleviation measures at Caroline Chisholm school.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebecac7d-15ea-4772-8bd3-77059608452b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeef137c-385f-4607-969d-4fa9c5ff98c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HR WALLINGFORD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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