Scope
Reference
NPH_2025_25
Description
BACKGROUND TO NPH
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) are an arm's length management organisation, formed in January 2015 that manages over 11,500 homes on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC).
NPH is a wholly subsidiary of WNC (previously Northampton Borough Council prior to the change to establishment of WNC as a unitary authority in April 2021).
NPH are a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and a not-for-profit organisation. This means that our income is put back into providing housing and housing related service and supporting the communities we work in.
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
NPH are looking for an experienced drainage company to carry out both general maintenance and reactive minor works repairs on their housing stock of approximately 11,500 homes found in and around Northampton.
The current Drainage Repairs and Minor Works contract is due to expire at the end of February 2026 and NPH have begun planning for the re-procurement of this contract with the opportunity to bid being published during Autumn 2025.
As part of developing our strategy for how to deliver our services NPH are keen to engage with drainage companies that operate in the Northampton area and have the experience and capability to support this type of contract.
If you are interested in this opportunity please email nphprocurement@nph.org.uk and provide contact details of the individual/s who should be kept informed of this process and any further opportunity for early market engagement with NPH.
Your email should include Company name and the name, email address and contact number for the most appropriate person for NPH to contact.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://nph.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Drainage-works./4458Y9Q478
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
Total value (estimated)
- £1,100,000 excluding VAT
- £1,320,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Two x 12 month extension periods available based on performance.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45232452 - Drainage works
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTJ-9157-YWQM
9-13 St. James Mill Road
Northampton
NN5 5JW
United Kingdom
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government