---
title: "Bank Erosion remedial works at Slade Brook, Kettering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e354"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# Bank Erosion remedial works at Slade Brook, Kettering

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e354

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by North Northamptonshire Council involved a contract for "Bank Erosion remedial works at Slade Brook, Kettering," categorised under riverbank protection works. The council, functioning as a public authority under sub-central government, utilised a direct procurement method for this project, executed below the competitive threshold. The contracting process, which falls under the "works" category, culminated with the award being granted on the 18th of November 2025. Finesse Groundworks Ltd was selected as the supplier for this contract, focusing on tasks such as repairing public footpaths affected by bank erosion and installing stone gabions to reinstate the bank. The active contract period spans from the 10th of November 2025 to the 13th of January 2026, with a gross contract value of £71,651.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in construction and environmental remediation, particularly those specialising in riverbank protection and associated infrastructure works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in groundwork and civil engineering services, such as Finesse Groundworks Ltd, can find opportunities to expand their portfolios and enhance their reputation by engaging in similar direct contracts. The project's location in Kettering, within the East Midlands region, may favour local businesses aiming to increase their engagement with public sector projects and contribute to regional infrastructure improvement initiatives.

## Notice

Bank erosion works at Slade Brook, Kettering. To include repairs to the public footpath caused by bank erosion, representing a health and safety issue. Installation of stone gabions to reinstate the bank.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074776-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,708 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FINESSE GROUNDWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074776-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074776-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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