Planning

Corby Innovation Hub - New AHUs

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 16:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring new Air Handling Units (AHUs) for the Corby Innovation Hub, as part of their capital delivery works. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on cooling, ventilation, and mechanical engineering installation works. The procurement process is defined as a concession with an emphasis on pre-market engagement to encourage a proactive dialogue with potential suppliers. The deadline for expressing interest in the pre-market engagement is 8th June 2026, and the planned contract period is set from 21st September to 19th October 2026. The initiative is aimed at replacing existing units to ensure adequate space heating, cooling, and ventilation, thereby meeting modern environmental standards and regulatory compliance.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the manufacturing and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in the provision and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to partake, as the procurement identifies specific suitability for these businesses. Businesses adept in providing cost estimates, delivering approved design and drawings, and specifying delivery periods could leverage this opportunity for growth and market expansion within the regions of the United Kingdom specified. The forward-looking approach of the North Northamptonshire Council in engaging suppliers early on ensures that participating businesses can influence project outcomes tailored to innovative solutions in heating and ventilation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corby Innovation Hub - New AHUs

Notice Description

The Corby Innovation Hub uses a variety of plant and equipment upon the premise. As part of a capital delivery works, new AHUs are required to replace existing units for adequate space heating, cooling and ventilation and to achieve regulatory compliance and meet modern environmental standards. North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter known as "the Council") is inviting potential Manufacturing Companies to: * provide a cost estimate * to specify a delivery period and date from order * provide design and drawings for approval This is information and response will assist the Council to undertake an evaluation and inform forthcoming project stages.

Planning Information

To support potential companies in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise, the Council will look to share a Pre-Market Engagement document to establish further information. If you are interested in participating in this Pre-Market Engagement exercise, please contact the Council by email, as shown below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a241
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048277-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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