Tender

Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 15:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is initiating a tender for the "Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project" under the category of dam-reinforcement works. The project aims to enhance the safety of the Sywell Reservoir, classified as a high-risk flood area by the Environment Agency. This procurement is in compliance with the Reservoir Act 1975, requiring regular inspections and necessary upgrades. Interested parties should note the tender is open, with submissions due by 12 May 2026. The procurement process is taking place in Corby, United Kingdom, and involves an open competition method. The total estimated contract value is £1,416,000, with a particular emphasis on quality and pricing in the evaluation criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in dam-reinforcement and infrastructure works to expand their portfolio and secure a high-profile contract. The project duration spans from September 2026 to March 2028, offering sustained business engagement. Businesses with experience in public works and capable of meeting the rigorous standards required for high-risk flood areas will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. An open procurement method welcomes a broad range of competitive entries, providing an excellent opportunity for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project

Notice Description

The dam impounding Sywell Reservoir has been assessed by the Environment Agency (EA) as a Flood Category A (the highest), where a breach of the dam could endanger lives in a community. The Council has a duty to ensure the reservoir is compliant with the Reservoir Act 1975, which includes the appointment of a supervising engineer to undertake annual inspections of the operation and maintenance of the reservoir, and undertake any maintenance and repairs recommended by the inspecting engineer. The 2022 inspection report identified a need to undertake a drawdown assessment of how quickly the water level in the reservoir can be lowered in emergency situations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032096-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45247212 - Dam-reinforcement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

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