---
title: "Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-03"
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# Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e5a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by North Northamptonshire Council involves the "Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project". Key details include work focused on dam-reinforcement to ensure the reservoir complies with the Reservoir Act 1975, following a Category A flood risk assessment by the Environment Agency. With a procurement method of an open, below-threshold competition, the project is located mainly in Corby, within the UKF25 region, and has progressed from tender to award stage. The awarding of this contract to FOX (OWMBY) LIMITED was concluded on 3rd June 2026, with the contract period running from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd February 2028. The gross contract value stands at £1,416,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the construction and engineering sectors, especially those with expertise in dam-reinforcement works. It is well-suited for SMEs given the suitability criteria and offers a chance to engage in substantial public infrastructure projects. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to address flood risk and comply with stringent regulatory requirements will be highly competitive in this domain. This procurement not only supports infrastructure resilience but also opens avenues for businesses to establish themselves as key players in civic enhancement projects.

## Notice

The dam impounding Sywell Reservoir has been assessed by the Environment Agency (EA) as a Flood Category A (the highest), where a breach of the dam could endanger lives in a community. The Council has a duty to ensure the reservoir is compliant with the Reservoir Act 1975, which includes the appointment of a supervising engineer to undertake annual inspections of the operation and maintenance of the reservoir, and undertake any maintenance and repairs recommended by the inspecting engineer. The 2022 inspection report identified a need to undertake a drawdown assessment of how quickly the water level in the reservoir can be lowered in emergency situations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052479-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,180,000 |
| Lots value | £1,180,000 |
| Awards value | £1,180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOX (OWMBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45247212 - Dam-reinforcement works

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052479-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 15:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032096-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052479-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032096-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.foxowmby.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/

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