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title: "Corby Innovation Hub - New AHUs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a241"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Corby Innovation Hub - New AHUs

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a241

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring new Air Handling Units (AHUs) for the Corby Innovation Hub, as part of their capital delivery works. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on cooling, ventilation, and mechanical engineering installation works. The procurement process is defined as a concession with an emphasis on pre-market engagement to encourage a proactive dialogue with potential suppliers. The deadline for expressing interest in the pre-market engagement is 8th June 2026, and the planned contract period is set from 21st September to 19th October 2026. The initiative is aimed at replacing existing units to ensure adequate space heating, cooling, and ventilation, thereby meeting modern environmental standards and regulatory compliance.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the manufacturing and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in the provision and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to partake, as the procurement identifies specific suitability for these businesses. Businesses adept in providing cost estimates, delivering approved design and drawings, and specifying delivery periods could leverage this opportunity for growth and market expansion within the regions of the United Kingdom specified. The forward-looking approach of the North Northamptonshire Council in engaging suppliers early on ensures that participating businesses can influence project outcomes tailored to innovative solutions in heating and ventilation.

## Notice

The Corby Innovation Hub uses a variety of plant and equipment upon the premise. As part of a capital delivery works, new AHUs are required to replace existing units for adequate space heating, cooling and ventilation and to achieve regulatory compliance and meet modern environmental standards. North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter known as "the Council") is inviting potential Manufacturing Companies to: * provide a cost estimate * to specify a delivery period and date from order * provide design and drawings for approval This is information and response will assist the Council to undertake an evaluation and inform forthcoming project stages.

### Planning Information

To support potential companies in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise, the Council will look to share a Pre-Market Engagement document to establish further information. If you are interested in participating in this Pre-Market Engagement exercise, please contact the Council by email, as shown below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048277-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 19 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 16:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048277-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048277-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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