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Upton and Duston Mills Mechanical, Electrical and Valve Service Contract

Awarded to Drake Towage Ltd

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 27 January 2026

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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract worth £98,000 to Drake Towage Ltd on 14 January 2026 for mechanical, electrical and valve services at Upton and Duston Mills. The scope includes annual servicing of penstock valves, self-closing flood gates, flap valves and trash screens; de-silting of surface water catch pits; and electrical testing and inspection of control panels.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - unknown
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
27 January 2026
Classification (CPV)
Flood-defences maintenance works

Award outcome

Awarded value
£98,000
Award date
14 January 2026
Contract period
1 March 2026 → 31 December 2029
Contract length
3 years 10 months
Winner
  • Drake Towage Ltd

This contract ends on 31 December 2029.

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About the winner

Drake Towage Ltd

Based in
Wisbech

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,000

Median of 19,399 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 39% below the median.

West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

contracts awarded, worth £235,482,770 in total

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  1. Contract

    27 January 2026

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