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Abington Library Refurbishment Works

West Northamptonshire Council

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14 Aug 2026 at 10:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 12:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council commissioned refurbishment works at Abington Library in Northampton. The project will convert an underused rear room into comfortable, hireable private space intended to generate income. The scope covers a new flat roof; energy-efficient windows and doors; flooring, decoration, kitchen units, heating, insulation and electrical systems; and a covered linkway providing safe access from the library. It also includes refurbishment of the cloakrooms and kitchen, including tiling, doors and roofing, plus clearance and hard paving of the neglected garden to create a safe, low-maintenance outdoor events area. This is a construction and building-refurbishment project, classified under CPV 45453100. The work is for the library site in Northampton, with West Northamptonshire Council as the public-sector buyer.

The procurement is complete and was run as a below-threshold open competition under the Procurement Act 2023. Bids were due by 24 July 2026 at 12:00, following a scheduled site visit on 2 July 2026 at 10:00. Evaluation was based on 70% price and 30% quality. The estimated value was £300,000 excluding VAT and £360,000 including VAT. The contract was awarded to Forstarr Building Services Ltd and signed on 6 August 2026. The recorded contract value is £400,000 gross. The contract period runs from 14 September 2026 to 28 November 2026. The tender also records an estimated delivery period of approximately four to five months. Participation was reserved for SMEs and VCSEs based in Northampton.

This procurement demonstrates demand from West Northamptonshire Council for local, multi-trade refurbishment and principal-contractor capability at a public library. Suppliers targeting similar work for this buyer would need to coordinate roofing, windows and doors, insulation, heating, electrics, flooring, decoration, kitchens, toilets, access works and external paving within an occupied or public-facing community setting. Credibility would require an established substantive business operation within Northampton, annual turnover of at least £600,000, and the capacity to undertake the Principal Contractor role under the CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act. The opportunity was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, so a capable local building contractor or suitably experienced partnership could be well placed for comparable requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abington Library Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

1.1. West Northampton Council (the Authority) is inviting local Suppliers to bid for the following works. There is a separate room at the back of the library building that currently has limited use due to the poor state of repair with old furniture, worn flooring and out of date lighting. Poor insulation, roofing in disrepair, old and draughty windows and inadequate heating, make it uncomfortable to use during cold winter months. The proposal is to refurbish this space to provide up to date and comfortable hireable private space which will generate income. The proposal will refurbish the whole back area. Works will include for example, but be limited to; * supply and installation of a new flat roof, * supply and installation of new energy efficient external windows and doors, * supply and installation of internal flooring, * decoration, * supply and fit kitchen units * supply and fit new heating, insulation and electrics, providing an energy efficient solution. * construct a covered linkway from the library to the back room to provide customer's safe access. * refurbishment of existing cloakrooms with new tiling and replacement roof and doors to provide safe and hygienic facilities. * refurbish kitchen area to provide a safe and hygienic area. * the currently neglected garden area is to be cleared to become a valuable outside space for events. Replace the current grassy area with attractive hard paving to create an all-weather surface which is low maintenance and safe to be used. An asbestos Removal and Demolition survey is being undertaken and will be issued as soon as possible. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains instructions and key information about the procurement process. This ITT constitutes the conditions of the procurement process and by participating, Suppliers agree to these conditions. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. To be considered for this project your organisation must be either based or have an established substantive business operation within the borders of Northampton. To qualify for participation in this procurement your organisation must have an annual turnover of no less than PS600,000. Your organisation must be able to undertake the roles and responsibilities of Principal Contractor as required under CDM regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act. Detailed requirements are included in the ITT document set. A site visit is scheduled for the 2nd of July 2026 @ 10:00. No other dates are available. To give equal treatment to all bidders, questions should not be asked on the day, as they will not be responded to. Questions and clarifications must be asked through the e-procurement portal. The project is estimated to take circa 4 - 5 months to complete. The pretender estimate for the works is circa PS300,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077535-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 28 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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forstarr Building Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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