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Duston Reservoir Path Replacements

West Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 15:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured works to reconstruct and reinforce failed paths at Duston Reservoir in Northampton. The requirement is for footpath construction and surface works, delivered as permanent infrastructure for public rights of way. A single principal contractor was required to construct the works in accordance with drawings and specifications, manage traffic and divert pedestrians and cyclists safely around work areas, undertake the statutory Principal Contractor role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and provide as-constructed information at completion. This is a civil engineering and public realm opportunity suited to contractors experienced in footpath construction, path reinforcement, traffic management and site delivery in a public-access environment.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a below-threshold open competition. One lot was evaluated on 60% quality and 40% price, with participation suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and reserved for SMEs and VCSEs. The tender deadline was 27 February 2026 at 12:00, with enquiries closing on 23 February 2026 at 12:00. The original estimated value was £200,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000 including VAT. West Northamptonshire Council awarded the contract to HUGH PEARL (LAND DRAINAGE) LIMITED on 1 June 2026. The signed contract is valued at £188,037.79 excluding VAT, or £225,645.35 including VAT. Its delivery period runs from 14 September to 6 November 2026, with a maximum extension date of 27 November 2026. Renewal may address unexpected ground conditions, uncharted underground services or severe adverse weather.

This award shows that West Northamptonshire Council buys relatively focused path reconstruction and reinforcement works through an open, below-threshold competition, with quality carrying greater weight than price. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate practical experience constructing or repairing footpaths and other public-access surfaces, translating technical drawings and specifications into permanent works, and managing construction around public rights of way. The requirement also favours organisations able to act as Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, manage traffic and safely divert pedestrians and cyclists, and produce accurate as-constructed records. Strong quality evidence should cover site management, safety, stakeholder communication, handling difficult ground and services, weather resilience, and reliable completion of civil engineering works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Duston Reservoir Path Replacements

Notice Description

Reconstruction and reinforcement of failed paths.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ecf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080383-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,037 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGH PEARL (LAND DRAINAGE) LIMITED

Further Information

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