--- title: "North Northamptonshire Council Call for Supplier Engagement for Repairs to Welfare Units at Dunlop Close" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0682c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0682c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0682c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0682c4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-15" --- # North Northamptonshire Council Call for Supplier Engagement for Repairs to Welfare Units at Dunlop Close Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0682c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0682c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0682c4.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement exercise to gather insights from potential suppliers regarding repairs to welfare units at Dunlop Close, a traveller site in Corby, United Kingdom. The contracting authority is seeking feedback to inform future procurement decisions for the maintenance of these amenities. The engagement is scheduled to conclude by 30th April 2026. This phase is part of the planning stage and is not a formal procurement process. The focus is on refurbishment and repair works within the modular and portable buildings sector, as well as overhaul and refurbishment work in the UKF2 region. This engagement presents an opportunity for contractors skilled in refurbishment and modular building works to showcase their capabilities and engage with the council for potential future projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with traveller sites or modular construction, would be well-suited to participate. By responding to this engagement, businesses can align themselves with future procurement processes, fostering growth through collaboration with local government initiatives aimed at maintaining essential community facilities. ## Notice North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter known as "the Council") are looking to carry out Preliminary Market Engagement (hereafter referred to as "Pre-Market Engagement") in relation to the capability and capacity of a potential supplier providing the services detailed below. Dunlop Close, Corby is a one acre local authority traveller site providing 10 permanent residential pitches, designed to meet identified accommodation needs for the Gypsy and Traveller community. The site was developed in two key phases, both phases incorporated prefabricated amenity blocks and were funded, at least in part, through external grant support from the Department for Communities and Local Government, in line with national minimum traveller site standards at the time. Each of the 10 pitches is supported by an individual amenity block intended to provide essential welfare facilities for residents, including a kitchen area and a shower room. A small site office is also located on the site to support management and operational needs. The amenity blocks are positioned adjacent to concrete bases designed to accommodate touring caravans. While electric hook ups are available on each pitch, the individual plots were not provided with separate gas, water, or sewerage connections, resulting in residents being heavily reliant on the amenity blocks for day to day living requirements, hygiene, and food preparation. The primary objective of the proposed works is to ensure that 8 of the 10 existing welfare units are maintained at an appropriate standard and remain fit for purpose for continued occupation. This will be achieved by undertaking necessary repairs, remedial works, and component replacements to address defects, wear and tear, and any health and safety concerns. The purpose of this Pre-Market Engagement is to understand market appetite and to engage with appropriate contractors to support the development of the required repair works. ### Planning Information The Council will consider any feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. Any potential Supplier which does not respond to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise within the stipulated timescales will not exclude themselves from any potential Procurement process for this project. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process, and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the Pre-Market Engagement exercise shall not prevent any provider participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the Pre-Market Engagement exercise shall place any provider at an advantage in a potential procurement process. The Council will not reimburse any expenses incurred by any person in the consideration of and/or response to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise. All documents and materials, which comprise the response, must be written in English only. If you are interested in participating in this Pre-Market Engagement exercise, please contact the Council by email via procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk. and further details will be shared with your organisation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034104-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 10:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034104-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034104-2026 15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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