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Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting bids for the conservation of the Kingsthorpe Obelisk, a historical 18th-century monument located at 400 Obelisk Rise, Northampton, NN2 8UB. The project is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set on 21 August 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is to commence on 1 September 2026, with an estimated completion period of 2 to 3 months. The project, which falls under the category of works, involves various specialised tasks including vegetation removal, stone repairs, and crack stitching. The procurement process is open and invites local suppliers to participate, with quality and cost being equally weighted criteria for award evaluation.

This tender offers significant opportunity for growth to businesses involved in historical monument and masonry work, as well as those specialising in the preservation services of historical sites and buildings. The project requires skilled stonemasons and experienced tradesmen, making it particularly suitable for companies with expertise in working on historical structures. The pre-tender estimate is approximately £300,000, which presents a considerable project value for contractors keen on expanding their portfolio in the UK's historical conservation sector.

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Notice Title

Kingsthorpe Obelisk Conservation

Notice Description

West Northampton Council (the Authority) is inviting local Suppliers to bid for the following project. Kingsthorpe Obelisk is a 100-foot tall, 18th century structure at 400 Obelisk Rise, Northampton, NN2 8UB, in need of, but not limited to the following; * Amendment to the current scaffolding to allow for lifting etc. * Vegetation removal * DOFF Steam clean * Repointing * Stone repairs * Crack stitching * Replace broken stone blocks * Removal of corroded iron clamps The conservation works must be completed safely and to a high quality, requiring specialist, skilled stonemasons and other experienced trades. Pre-tender estimate is circa PS300,000 Estimated project period 2 - 3 months, starting in September 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d61a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071562-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45262522 - Masonry work

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 29 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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