Tender

Drainage - maintenance & reactive

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Northamptonshire Partnership Homes, a public authority managing over 11,500 homes for West Northamptonshire Council, is initiating a tender process titled "Drainage - maintenance & reactive" focused on drainage works. Located in Northampton, UK, the procurement is in its tender stage with key dates including the end of the procurement period on 9th January 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 1st February 2026. Interested parties should be aware of an enquiry period ending on 17th December 2025. The procurement method is open competition under a below-threshold category, and the estimated contract value is £1,100,000. The tender process emphasises quality and price as its award criteria, with a scope for contract renewal based on performance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for drainage companies, particularly those located in or around Northampton, to engage and expand their business by participating in the maintenance and repair of NPH's housing stock. It is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with appropriate experience and capability in managing similar contracts. The contract's planned duration is two years, with potential extensions offering stability and revenue growth prospects. Participating firms can significantly benefit from the government's strong emphasis on local engagement and improving community housing infrastructure. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage early by reaching out via nphprocurement@nph.org.uk to secure involvement in possible pre-market activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drainage - maintenance & reactive

Notice Description

BACKGROUND TO NPH Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) are an arm's length management organisation, formed in January 2015 that manages over 11,500 homes on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). NPH is a wholly subsidiary of WNC (previously Northampton Borough Council prior to the change to establishment of WNC as a unitary authority in April 2021). NPH are a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and a not-for-profit organisation. This means that our income is put back into providing housing and housing related service and supporting the communities we work in. OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW NPH are looking for an experienced drainage company to carry out both general maintenance and reactive minor works repairs on their housing stock of approximately 11,500 homes found in and around Northampton. The current Drainage Repairs and Minor Works contract is due to expire at the end of February 2026 and NPH have begun planning for the re-procurement of this contract with the opportunity to bid being published during Autumn 2025. As part of developing our strategy for how to deliver our services NPH are keen to engage with drainage companies that operate in the Northampton area and have the experience and capability to support this type of contract. If you are interested in this opportunity please email nphprocurement@nph.org.uk and provide contact details of the individual/s who should be kept informed of this process and any further opportunity for early market engagement with NPH. Your email should include Company name and the name, email address and contact number for the most appropriate person for NPH to contact. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Drainage-works./4458Y9Q478 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4458Y9Q478

Lot Information

Lot NPH_2025_25

Renewal: Two x 12 month extension periods available based on performance.

Planning Information

Premarket Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05458b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078607-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Dec 20254 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE PARTNERSHIP HOMES
Contact Name
Karen Andrews
Contact Email
nphprocurement@nph.org.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN5 5JW
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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Dallington Spencer
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

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