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Design, manufacture and installation of metal gates at the Guildhall, Northampton

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2025 at 09:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the design, manufacture, and installation of metal gates at the Guildhall located in Northampton. Classified under the "works" sector, this contract falls within the CPV categories of gates and installation of metal structures, with a focus on enhancing security for the building's façade in the UKF24 region (Northamptonshire). The procurement was carried out using a limited method below the threshold, culminating in an active status as of 20th August 2025. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 19th May 2025 and the completion of works by 29th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in gate design and metal structure installations. Marsh Brothers Engineering Services Ltd, an SME operating in the region UKF13 (Derbyshire), successfully secured the contract, underscoring the potential for small and medium enterprises to compete effectively in such procurement exercises. Businesses focused on similar services can consider aligning their offerings with council needs to gain public authority contracts, thereby expanding their portfolio within the public sector. The contractor received a gross amount of £115,745, highlighting the financial scope available for skilled service providers in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, manufacture and installation of metal gates at the Guildhall, Northampton

Notice Description

Design, manufacture and install of metal gates to protect the front facade of the Guildhall in Northampton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050069-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44221300 - Gates

45223110 - Installation of metal structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,454 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARSH BROTHERS ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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