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Abington Library Refurbishment Works

West Northamptonshire Council · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 01:37.

Opportunity overview

1.1. West Northampton Council (the Authority) is inviting local Suppliers to bid for the following works. There is a separate room at the back of the library building that currently has limited use due to the poor state of repair with old furniture, worn flooring and out of date lighting. Poor insulation, roofing in disrepair, old and draughty windows and inadequate heating, make it uncomfortable to use during cold winter months. The proposal is to refurbish this space to provide up to date and comfortable hireable private space which will generate income. The proposal will refurbish the whole back area. Works will include for example, but be limited to; • supply and installation of a new flat roof, • supply and installation of new energy efficient external windows and doors, • supply and installation of internal flooring, • decoration, • supply and fit kitchen units • supply and fit new heating, insulation and electrics, providing an energy efficient solution. • construct a covered linkway from the library to the back room to provide customer’s safe access. • refurbishment of existing cloakrooms with new tiling and replacement roof and doors to provide safe and hygienic facilities. • refurbish kitchen area to provide a safe and hygienic area. • the currently neglected garden area is to be cleared to become a valuable outside space for events. Replace the current grassy area with attractive hard paving to create an all-weather surface which is low maintenance and safe to be used. An asbestos Removal and Demolition survey is being undertaken and will be issued as soon as possible. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains instructions and key information about the procurement process. This ITT constitutes the conditions of the procurement process and by participating, Suppliers agree to these conditions. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. To be considered for this project your organisation must be either based or have an established substantive business operation within the borders of Northampton. To qualify for participation in this procurement your organisation must have an annual turnover of no less than £600,000. Your organisation must be able to undertake the roles and responsibilities of Principal Contractor as required under CDM regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act. Detailed requirements are included in the ITT document set. A site visit is scheduled for the 2nd of July 2026 @ 10:00. No other dates are available. To give equal treatment to all bidders, questions should not be asked on the day, as they will not be responded to. Questions and clarifications must be asked through the e-procurement portal. The project is estimated to take circa 4 - 5 months to complete. The pretender estimate for the works is circa £300,000

Awarded to

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Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
5 Aug 2026
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 34560604
Location
Wellingborough, UKF25, NN8 2AA, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
West Northamptonshire Council
Id
GB-PPON-PGDV-8944-CMBP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGDV-8944-CMBP

Address

Street Address
Angel Street
Locality
Northampton
Postal Code
NN1 1ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF24

Contact

Name
Rod Walters
Telephone
03001267000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
Forstarr Building Services Ltd
Id
GB-COH-34560604

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
34560604

Address

Street Address
The Studio, Spring Gardens
Locality
Wellingborough
Postal Code
NN8 2AA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF25

Contact

Telephone
01933222400

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
works

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF24
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-34560604
Name
Forstarr Building Services Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Award ID
1
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Date Signed
6 Aug 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
14 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
28 Nov 2026, 23:59

Value

Including VAT
400,000
Currency
GBP

Documents

Entry 1
Id
077535-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
14 Aug 2026, 10:13
Format
text/html

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Northampton · UKF24 · NN1 1ED · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 056589-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 077535-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·