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West Northamptonshire Council. Mulberry Place Water Feature Annual Service Contract

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process titled "West Northamptonshire Council. Mulberry Place Water Feature Annual Service Contract," falling under the services industry category. The Council, a sub-central government public authority located at Angel Street, Northampton, UK, initiated the tender process to appoint a service contractor for routine maintenance and repair of a public water feature. The awarded contract commenced on 1st July 2025 and will end on 30th June 2026, with Fountains and Features Ltd located in Oldham, UK, being awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted below the threshold with the contract valued at £32,664 gross.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced in managing pumps, valves, and similar equipment. Ideal candidates would be SMEs with a focus on delivering maintenance services within the UK. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business’s profile and showcase its capability in managing public infrastructure projects for local authorities. Therefore, this procurement is a valuable opportunity for competent businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector maintenance domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council. Mulberry Place Water Feature Annual Service Contract

Notice Description

Appointment of service contractor for the routine maintenance and repair of a multi-jet water feature within a public, paved-surface area Works include taking and recording water samples before and after service visits, cleansing of pumps, pipes and filtration plant, maintenance of chemical injection and ultra-violet purification plant, provision of consumable items and adjustment and calibration of operational plant

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069639-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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

FOUNTAINS AND FEATURES

Further Information

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