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06 Aug 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Clean & Seal Abington Street" contract was managed by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on the cleaning and sealing of newly laid granite paving to prevent future staining and simplify maintenance. The procurement falls under the industry category of street-cleaning and sweeping services. This contract was completed under a limited competition procurement method, specifically described as being below the threshold. The procurement process concluded with an award date on 6th August 2026, with the contract period spanning from 10th August 2026 to 30th August 2026, potentially extending to 30th November 2026 due to weather-related contingencies. The service location is wide-ranging across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in surface cleaning and maintenance. Enterprises like Quality Surface Solutions Ltd, which operate as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), found success with this contract, highlighting the suitability for SMEs in this industry. The nature of limited competition suggests that skilled businesses with specific expertise in high-quality surface cleaning and sealing can leverage such opportunities to expand their service portfolio and enhance their business reputation by working with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Title

Clean & Seal Abington Street

Notice Description

To provide a professional clean of newly laid granite paving, to remove spills and stains including oil and chewing gum. To coat with a sealant to provide protection against future staining and easier future cleaning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074916-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALITY SURFACE SOLUTIONS LTD T.A. STONE CLEANING SPECIALIST

Further Information

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