Tender

Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking tenders for the construction of 18 affordable homes in Northampton, specifically located at the former Ecton Brook care home on Ecton Brook Road. The tender, titled "Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development," falls under the building construction work industry, focusing on multi-dwelling and individual houses. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submission on 30th January 2026 at 5 PM. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, requiring potential contractors to submit their tenders via an online portal. The successful contractor will begin work in March 2026 and continue until March 2029, with potential renewal extending into 2030.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in residential housing and infrastructure development. With a project scope that includes site preparation, construction, and the establishment of essential infrastructure such as streets and lighting, contractors can significantly expand their portfolios. Companies skilled in sustainable building practices, especially those that incorporate modern features such as EV chargers, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract not only involves a notable financial commitment, with a gross amount of £5.46 million, but also offers a long-term collaboration opportunity with a public authority. Such a venture is ideal for businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in the Northampton region and align with sustainable development goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council ('WNC' or 'the Council') is a unitary authority serving residents across Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. WNC owns over 11,000 homes which are managed by our arms-length management organisation, Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH), with the Council now responsible for progressing new build developments. Under our Affordable Homes Delivery Plan, the Council and our partners are working to increase the number of affordable homes being built across the area - with a target of 650 homes per year by 2029/30. This small scheme forms part of our commitment to build more council homes as set out in the Plan. WNC is inviting tenders for the construction of 18 affordable homes on the site of the former Ecton Brook care home under a JCT Design & Build Contract. Through this procurement exercise we intend to appoint a single supplier to be the Principal Contractor for these works. Full planning permission was granted in February 2024 (WNN/2023/0685) for the demolition of the existing care home and construction of 18 no. new dwellings, comprising 10 no. 2-beds, 6 no. 3-beds and 2 no. accessible 4-beds. Design work has been progressed to RIBA Stage 3. The site is located on Ecton Brook Road, Northampton, NN3 5EN. The former Ecton Brook care home has already been demolished to prepare the site for development, funded by the Brownfield Land Release Fund. The associated works and services required consists of the following non-exhaustive list: * Site preparatory works, including foundations and landscaping * Construction of new dwellings, including associated internal fit out and external works * Infrastructure works including streets, lighting, footpaths and a communal car park with EV chargers * Any other on or off-site works required, incorporating all fees and charges arising as detailed in the employer's requirements A number of reports, drawings, diagrams and surveys have been supplied as part of this tender pack to assist potential suppliers in preparing their submissions. Full details can be found in the Invitation to Tender document pack. If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home Tenders must be returned via the Portal. The tender return date is 17:00 on Friday 30th January 2026. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f58e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082830-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,550,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

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