---
title: "Interchange passenger experience improvement project."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06933f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# Interchange passenger experience improvement project.

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06933f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council revolves around the "Interchange passenger experience improvement project" focused on the transport systems consultancy services industry, classified under CPV code 71311200. This procurement, located in the region of UKF24, has reached the award stage and was officially signed on 7th May 2026. It took place without the prior publication of a call for competition under a limited procurement method. The project aims to explore scope options for passenger improvements at five key interchange locations in West Northamptonshire, with a contract valued at £26,166. The awarded contract was signed with Atkins Realis as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport systems consultancy services to potentially collaborate with regional authorities for similar or future projects. It highlights opportunities particularly well-suited for SMEs capable of providing innovative transport solutions. Although the contract was directly awarded, businesses can strategize to engage in design contests or other procurement opportunities with regional councils. Understanding procurement methods such as direct awards based on price can inform businesses of alternative routes to secure contracts. This experience can be invaluable in building credibility and fostering relationships within the public sector for business growth.

## Notice

Scope options for passenger improvements to five key interchange locations in West Northamptonshire,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope options for passenger improvements to five key interchange locations in West Northamptonshire,

### Procurement Information

Direct awarded based on price

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041879-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,166 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS REALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041879-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westnorthants.gov.uk

## Provenance

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