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Kingsthorpe Obelisk Conservation

West Northamptonshire Council

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is procuring conservation works for Kingsthorpe Obelisk, a 100-foot-tall 18th-century structure at 400 Obelisk Rise, Northampton. The works cover adapting existing scaffolding for lifting, removing vegetation, DOFF steam cleaning, repointing, stone repairs, crack stitching, replacing broken stone blocks and removing corroded iron clamps. This is a works contract involving masonry, preservation of a historic monument and conservation of a historic building. Delivery is at the obelisk in Northampton, and the council is seeking local suppliers to carry out the work safely and to a high standard. The requirement is therefore relevant to specialist conservation contractors, stonemasonry firms and experienced building trades able to work on tall, historic structures.

The procurement has reached tender: West Northamptonshire Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids were to be submitted electronically through the council’s e-procurement portal by 21 August 2026 at 12:00 noon. The planned contract period is 1 September to 29 November 2026, giving an estimated duration of three months. The pre-tender estimate is approximately £300,000. There is one lot covering the complete requirement. Evaluation is weighted equally between quality and cost, with 50% for each. Quality is assessed against the invitation-to-tender requirements, while cost is assessed using the completed pricing schedule. The project description also gives an estimated overall period of two to three months, starting in September 2026.

This opportunity suits specialist conservation contractors and skilled stonemasons with experience repairing historic masonry and working safely at height. Relevant capability includes managing or adapting scaffolding for lifting operations, vegetation clearance, steam cleaning, traditional repointing, stone repair and replacement, crack stitching, and removing corroded ironwork. Suppliers should be able to coordinate several experienced trades and deliver conservation work to a high standard within a concentrated programme. The requirement is particularly suited to local firms able to work in Northampton and to businesses with practical experience on historic monuments, memorials or other protected or heritage buildings. Because quality carries the same weighting as cost, suppliers able to demonstrate a robust technical approach and appropriate conservation expertise should be well placed to compete.

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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/071562-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

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

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