---
title: "Upton and Duston Mills Mechanical, Electrical and Valve Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060fc0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Upton and Duston Mills Mechanical, Electrical and Valve Service Contract

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060fc0

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the "Upton and Duston Mills Mechanical, Electrical and Valve Service Contract," focusing on flood-defences maintenance works. The procurement falls under the "works" category and involves locations within the UK, specifically in regions UKF24 and UKF2. The process has advanced to the Award stage, with the contract signed on 14 January 2026 and taking effect from 1 March 2026 to 31 December 2029. The council employed a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. The finalised contract carries a gross value of £117,600, with the main tasks including the annual servicing of penstock valves, flood gates, flap valves, trash screens, and other related works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flood-defence maintenance, mechanical, and electrical services. Companies capable of managing complex service contracts with components of electrical testing and annual inspections will find this project particularly suitable. The successful supplier, Drake Towage Ltd, reflects a well-positioned SME in this market. This contract is ideal for businesses looking to leverage niche expertise in infrastructure maintenance to support public works and potentially establish or enhance connections with local government entities.

## Notice

Annual servicing of mechanically actuated penstock valves, self-closing flood gates, flap valves and trash screens. Annual de-silting of surface water catch pit. Electrical testing and annual inspection of electrical control panels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007134-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAKE TOWAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007134-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007134-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11033
  Signed Contract

## Notice URLs

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

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