Planning

NFM - Brigstock Armstrong

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "NFM - Brigstock Armstrong" is currently in the planning stage and is initiated by West Northamptonshire Council. It involves natural flood management measures upstream of Brigstock village, categorised under "Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products" (CPV code: 03000000). The procurement process is set within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Noteworthy involvement has included an early market engagement notice published on 15th January 2026, while the engagement end date was on 10th August 2023. This tender is designed to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), presenting an opportunity for varied organisational participation.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural and natural resource management, especially those focused on innovative flood management solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria favouring small and community-oriented businesses. With the focus on natural flood management and sustainable development, businesses with expertise in environmental conservation and civil engineering may find significant growth potential by engaging with this procurement. Additionally, the procurement process presents an opportunity for collaboration with West Northamptonshire Council, potentially paving the way for future engagements within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NFM - Brigstock Armstrong

Notice Description

Natural flood management measures upstream of Brigstock village.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee48c65e-103b-4b30-909b-9a51fd5dd801
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4647b39-4337-4e8c-bb34-8250bd287cb1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alan Ryan
Contact Email
alan.ryan@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07880135803

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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