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title: "To deliver Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project (Abington St/Fish St Area)"
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# To deliver Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project (Abington St/Fish St Area)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c624636-bcd0-4252-9c53-1a5a27149933

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project in the Abington Street and Fish Street area has reached the award stage, with West Northamptonshire Council serving as the buying organisation. This project falls under the landscape architectural services category, according to the CPV classification scheme, and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 64,356.20, was awarded to Gillespies LLP, a firm specialising in landscape architecture services, with the contract period running from 30th June 2022 to 30th November 2022. This tender, initially available until 4th February 2022, aligns with the preparation of detailed design proposals at the RIBA Stage 3 level, involving substantial collaboration with civil, structural, and various engineering consultants.

This tender presents promising opportunities for companies specialising in landscape architecture, civil engineering, and urban planning, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It involves extensive collaboration across various disciplines, offering growth prospects for businesses in these sectors that are equipped to handle complex, integrated design processes. Suitable contenders for such projects are those experienced in interfacing with utilities frameworks, drainage provisions, and hosting engaging consultations. By actively participating in projects like this, businesses can strengthen their portfolio in urban design and public realm developments, emphasising experience in heritage assessments, traffic engineering, and public consultations.

## Notice

To deliver Northampton Town Centre Public Realm Project (Abington St/Fish St Area) RIBA 3 Prepare scope and responsibilities matrix for agreement with client Receive new topographical, GPR, geotechnical information and consider implications for Stage 2 design Support Cost Plan process (by others) Lead pre application discussions with planning department case officer and design/conservation officers Engagement with Disability Panel to ensure that proposals comply with original design intent and are DDA compliant. As Planning Consent is expected to be granted at the end of the process, address potential changes which may be required to the evolving design. Design development of the concept design proposals to a Developed Design level (RIBA Stage 3). Provide a sufficiently detailed pack of information to allow cost checks by the QS. Interface with utilities framework on drainage provision and below ground works (to drainage engineers details) Interface with appointed traffic engineer on vehicular, emergency access and servicing integration and any TRO/Stopping Up applications required. Interface and liaison with any Heritage/Archaeologist regarding their Heritage Impact Assessment Prepare CGIs (one birds eye and at least 4 eye level visualisations) Produce consultation materials (printing to be done by others) Support one consultation and engagement process. Coordinate design team: engineering, lighting, art, civils, transport, drainage, MEP consultants. Develop levels for the external works (excl. highways) in collaboration with drainage, civil and structural engineers. Production of typical details for hard/soft landscape, site furniture and enclosures. All sub-bases to engineers' specification. Planting plans including schedules with densities and sizes. Co-ordinate lighting strategy/concept proposals with sub-consultant Lighting Alliance Develop outline specification suitable for costing. Participate in project risk workshops (x2). Review of VE options. Assist in cost review (by others). Maximum one No. VE meeting face to face, all others to be remote. Input to artist's brief for public art (e.g proposed locations and types of installations). Procurement of artists by others Production and collation from others of documentation and drawings to be formatted into a final Stage 3 report. Support Cost Plan No2 process (by others) Prepare a Design and Access Statement (DAS) and collate information to support planning/CA application (informed by pre-application process and liaison with Client's appointed DDA specialist Gillespies will prepare responses received from statutory consultees and Council Officers up until determination of the application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861d91c2-fbc7-4648-b487-9d7d8f4a03c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,356 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,356 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILLESPIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861d91c2-fbc7-4648-b487-9d7d8f4a03c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861d91c2-fbc7-4648-b487-9d7d8f4a03c0
  15th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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