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# Abington Library Refurbishment Works

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abington-library-refurbishment-works-ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** West Northamptonshire Council: "Abington Library Refurbishment Works". Published status: complete. Published Value: £300,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [West Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000062)
- **Published Value:** £300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 July 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Refurbishment work
- **Delivery Location:** UKF24
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £400,000 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abington-library-refurbishment-works-ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abington-library-refurbishment-works-ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fwnc)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abington-library-refurbishment-works-ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd#participate

## Description
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

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45453100

- **Estimated Value:** £300,000

- **Contract Period:** 06/09/2026 to 31/12/2026

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Forstarr Building Services Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-172001`
  - Value: £400,000 † (inc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 05/08/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F056589-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-14T09:13:55.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T05:03:25.717Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cd