Tender

WNC MRF Development - Feasibility Study

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has issued a tender for consultancy services titled "WNC MRF Development - Feasibility Study" under the services category. The tender is currently in the active stage and invites quotations to be submitted via email by 22 April 2025. The project, which has a gross value of £36,000, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement process follows an open competition method, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a contract period from 1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for consultancy firms specializing in water-supply and waste consultancy services. Given the substantial contract value and the requirement for precision in fee quotations, businesses with strong expertise in feasibility studies and detailed project specifications are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the open competition process allows a wider pool of potential suppliers, encouraging participation from diverse business sizes, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Successful bidders will be assessed based on a weighted criterion prioritizing quality (60%) and price (40%).

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Notice Title

WNC MRF Development - Feasibility Study

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council wishes to invite quotations for the supply of consultancy services in respect of this requirement. All quotations should be completed on Appendix 1 and be returned before the quotation deadline of 22/04/25 to wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk Potential Suppliers should satisfy themselves of the accuracy of all fees, rates and prices quoted, since they will be required to hold these or withdraw their quotation Response in the event of errors being identified after the Deadline for Submission of quotations. The attached brief (Appendix 1) details the requirements of the specification, please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the detail contained within the specification and submit your quotation based on this specification. Any clarification questions relating to this E Quote must be submitted by email to wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e965
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007960-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Sheen
Contact Email
wasteprocurements@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

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