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Upton and Duston Mills Mechanical, Electrical and Valve Service Contract

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the "Upton and Duston Mills Mechanical, Electrical and Valve Service Contract," focusing on flood-defences maintenance works. The procurement falls under the "works" category and involves locations within the UK, specifically in regions UKF24 and UKF2. The process has advanced to the Award stage, with the contract signed on 14 January 2026 and taking effect from 1 March 2026 to 31 December 2029. The council employed a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The finalised contract carries a gross value of £117,600, with the main tasks including the annual servicing of penstock valves, flood gates, flap valves, trash screens, and other related works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flood-defence maintenance, mechanical, and electrical services. Companies capable of managing complex service contracts with components of electrical testing and annual inspections will find this project particularly suitable. The successful supplier, Drake Towage Ltd, reflects a well-positioned SME in this market. This contract is ideal for businesses looking to leverage niche expertise in infrastructure maintenance to support public works and potentially establish or enhance connections with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Upton and Duston Mills Mechanical, Electrical and Valve Service Contract

Notice Description

Annual servicing of mechanically actuated penstock valves, self-closing flood gates, flap valves and trash screens. Annual de-silting of surface water catch pit. Electrical testing and annual inspection of electrical control panels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steven Whelton
Contact Email
steve.whelton@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447876475694

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

DRAKE TOWAGE

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