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09 Jul 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the supply of a real ice rink and associated infrastructure to be installed in Northampton market square for Christmas 2025, with options for extensions. The procurement process, initiated on a direct basis below the threshold without competition, has reached its completion stage. The contract, valued at £235,000, was signed on 6 November 2025 and is scheduled to run from 7 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. This falls under the works category of construction and involves ISKATE LIMITED as the supplier. Projects related to such infrastructure typically span various regions across the United Kingdom, including feasibility in UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK regions.

Opportunities from this tender could allow businesses engaged in construction, event management, or related infrastructure services to explore collaborations or sub-contracts, particularly if they seek to expand their scope within public events and architectural installations. Large-scale organisations with experience in managing logistical arrangements for public events would be well-suited to work under such contracts. This project reflects a commitment to enhancing local attractions and events, providing an ideal growth opportunity for businesses that can support or offer supplementary services to the main contractor, such as event promotions, local tourism enhancements, or equipment rentals for temporary structures.

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Notice Title

Supply of an Ice Rink

Notice Description

Provision of a real ice rink and associated infrastructure in Northampton market square for Christmas 2025 with options to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c711
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ISKATE

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