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Bank Erosion remedial works at Slade Brook, Kettering

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by North Northamptonshire Council involved a contract for "Bank Erosion remedial works at Slade Brook, Kettering," categorised under riverbank protection works. The council, functioning as a public authority under sub-central government, utilised a direct procurement method for this project, executed below the competitive threshold. The contracting process, which falls under the "works" category, culminated with the award being granted on the 18th of November 2025. Finesse Groundworks Ltd was selected as the supplier for this contract, focusing on tasks such as repairing public footpaths affected by bank erosion and installing stone gabions to reinstate the bank. The active contract period spans from the 10th of November 2025 to the 13th of January 2026, with a gross contract value of £71,651.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in construction and environmental remediation, particularly those specialising in riverbank protection and associated infrastructure works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in groundwork and civil engineering services, such as Finesse Groundworks Ltd, can find opportunities to expand their portfolios and enhance their reputation by engaging in similar direct contracts. The project's location in Kettering, within the East Midlands region, may favour local businesses aiming to increase their engagement with public sector projects and contribute to regional infrastructure improvement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Bank Erosion remedial works at Slade Brook, Kettering

Notice Description

Bank erosion works at Slade Brook, Kettering. To include repairs to the public footpath caused by bank erosion, representing a health and safety issue. Installation of stone gabions to reinstate the bank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e354
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074776-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,708 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINESSE GROUNDWORKS

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