---
title: "Construction of Homes and Associated works at Harlestone Road Northampton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ca0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Construction of Homes and Associated works at Harlestone Road Northampton

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ca0

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Construction of Homes and Associated Works at Harlestone Road, Northampton." The contract involves the construction of 82 affordable homes in the UKF24 region of Northampton, United Kingdom. This procurement was a direct award due to technical reasons related to land ownership, and the council aims to address urgent housing needs. The award notice was published on 20th May 2026, with the contract starting on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 30th July 2029. This project falls under the "Construction work" category and represents a substantial opportunity in the construction industry.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies within the construction sector, particularly those specialising in large-scale residential projects. The procurement was awarded to Countryside Properties (UK) Limited, a substantial enterprise with capabilities tailored to handling such extensive housing developments. Firms with experience in managing complex construction undertakings on brownfield sites or those with the capacity to work at a rapid development pace due to the project's urgency will find similar opportunities highly beneficial for their business expansion strategies.

## Notice

Construction of 82 affordable homes at Harlestone Road, Northampton, following purchase of land.

### Procurement Information

Direct award justification on the basis that the ownership of or control over the land (site) on which the properties is to be built means that 'competition is absent for technical reasons'. Under current timelines and urgent need, there were no other opportunities to enter into an agreement to bring forward an affordable housing development on brownfield land with planning permission at a similar scale and pace. Moving forward the Council will continue to engage with developers in the area seeking opportunities on a continuous market Engagement basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046076-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,894,855 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046076-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046076-2026
  20th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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