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Kingsthorpe Obelisk Conservation

West Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2026 at 13:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council commissioned conservation works to Kingsthorpe Obelisk, an 18th-century, 100-foot stone structure at Obelisk Rise in Northampton. The work covers adapting the existing scaffolding to enable lifting, removing vegetation, DOFF steam cleaning, repointing and repairing stone, stitching cracks, replacing broken stone blocks and removing corroded iron clamps. This is specialist heritage masonry and monument conservation, intended to preserve the historic structure through safe, high-quality repairs. The work is located in Northampton. The requirement combines access and scaffolding adjustments with cleaning and structural stone repairs, so it is relevant to firms able to undertake conservation work on historic masonry structures and coordinate the necessary specialist trades.

The procurement is complete and West Northamptonshire Council awarded the single contract to DBR London Ltd. It was run as an open, below-threshold competition. Quality and cost each carried 50% of the evaluation weighting. The contract was signed on 17 September 2026, with a period from 1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027. Its awarded value is £281,962 including VAT. The tender submission deadline was 21 August 2026 at 12 noon. The original project description estimated a two-to-three-month delivery period starting in September 2026; the awarded contract period is as stated above. The requirement was not divided into separate lots.

The award demonstrates demand from West Northamptonshire Council for specialist conservation of prominent historic masonry, including both surface treatment and structural repairs. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need skilled stonemasons and experienced trades capable of working safely at height, adapting scaffolding for lifting operations, and carrying out steam cleaning, repointing, stone repairs, crack stitching, stone-block replacement and removal of corroded metal fixings. The winning supplier was a large company, showing that a contractor with the capacity to deliver a coordinated package of conservation works was selected. Firms with relevant heritage masonry experience and the ability to manage access, specialist labour and quality across the full repair scope would be well placed to compete when this buyer next requires similar work.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d61a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091440-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

45262500 - Masonry and bricklaying 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
£281,962 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DBR (London) Limited

Further Information

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