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Fencing to go around 3x3 Basketball Courts

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process entitled "Fencing to go around 3x3 Basketball Courts" at Northampton Racecourse, with the main procurement category being works. The contract, awarded to Blakedown Sports & Play, involves providing fencing solutions in regions across the UK, such as the East Midlands and South East England. The award stage of this contract was officially documented on 12 May 2026, with the contract set to run from 1 June to 1 October 2026. The procurement method fell below the threshold, indicating a smaller-scale project suitable for businesses not requiring extensive tendering capabilities.

The completion of this project presents opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in park and playground equipment or landscaping work for playgrounds, to gain valuable experience in working with local authorities. Any business within these industries can benefit from such contracts by enhancing its portfolio and fostering relationships with local councils like West Northamptonshire Council. This contract demonstrates potential for similar future opportunities in public sports infrastructure, which could stimulate growth for suppliers in the relevant sectors.

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Notice Title

Fencing to go around 3x3 Basketball Courts

Notice Description

Fencing to go around 3x3 Basketball Courts at Northampton Racecourse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06966f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043350-2026
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,462 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Oct 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
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
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

BLAKEDOWN SPORTS & PLAY

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