Scope
Description
Northampton Market Square and Abington Street are prominent public spaces within the town centre. Both areas are heavily pedestrianised and experience regular footfall and service vehicle access.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking quotations from experienced suppliers to carry out a comprehensive deep cleansing of all ground surfaces within the specified areas. The works will contribute to the ongoing improvement of the town centre environment, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and public realm presentation.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 October 2025 to 10 November 2025
- 1 month, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90611000 - Street-cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Completed tenders must be submitted by email to Roger Hull, Regeneration Project Coordinator, at: Roger.Hull@westnorthants.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender, assessed on:
Price - 60%
Quality - 40% (including method statement, proposed programme, approach to traffic/pedestrian management, environmental considerations, and experience of similar works).
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
WNC Request for Quotation (RfQ) Town Centre clean and seal_v1.docx
Request for Quotation (RfQ) Document - Provides the specification, instructions to tenderers, and submission requirements for the clean and seal works.
Clean and seal CSA.xlsx
Clean and Seal Cost Sum Analysis (CSA) - Pricing schedule for bidders to complete with labour, plant, materials, and preliminaries.
1648-GIL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-1100 DRAFT (1).pdf
Market Square General Arrangement Drawing - Shows the layout and surface treatment areas within Northampton Market Square.
M.013.0025-KIER-GEN-ABINGTON_STREET-DR-CH-0000_01-C01 v2.pdf
Abington Street General Arrangement Drawing - Shows the layout and surface treatment areas within Abington Street.
M.013.0025-KIER-HKF-ABINGTON_STREET-DR-CH-1100_02-C07.pdf
Abington Street Keyplan Drawing - Identifies the site location and key working areas on Abington Street.
M.013.0025-KIER-HKF-ABINGTON_STREET-DR-CH-1100_03-C05.pdf
Abington Street Setting Out Drawing - Provides detailed paving layout and setting-out information for Abington Street.
Schedule 6 P12006-00-001-GIL-0850 03 Paving sample panel Market Square (1).pdf
Market Square Paving Sample Panel Schedule - Illustrates the paving sample panel agreed for Market Square.
Schedule 8 Natural Stone Cleaning Maintenance Guidelines 2023.pdf
Natural Stone Cleaning and Maintenance Guidelines - Sets out manufacturer's guidance for cleaning and sealing natural stone surfaces.
Contracting authority
West Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDV-8944-CMBP
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED
United Kingdom
Contact name: Roger Hull
Email: Roger.Hull@westnorthants.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government