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​​Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project​

The project involves civil engineering works to improve the drawdown capacity of a Category A flood risk reservoir dam. The scope requires technical assessment and physical infrastructure modifications to ensure the reservoir can be lowered rapidly in emergency situations, in compliance with the Reservoir Act 1975. The work is driven by specific recommendations from a 2022 inspection report to mitigate breach risks.

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Awarded value
£1.2m
As published
Published
8 April 2026
Awarded
3 June 2026
Fox (Owmby)
Contract length
18 months
Ends 4 February 2028

What the contract covers

Works contract

Civil engineering and construction services for reservoir dam safety improvements, including drawdown capacity upgrades and associated hydraulic infrastructure works.

  • Undertake a drawdown assessment of how quickly the water level in Sywell Reservoir can be lowered in emergency situations.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Works contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
19 months
Contract dates
5 August 2026 to 4 February 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Works
CPV codes
45247212

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  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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North Northamptonshire Council

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Fox (Owmby)

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/358653/sywell-country-park-reservoir-drawdown-capacity-improvement-project
Buyer reference
Not published
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e5a
Last checked
5 November 2026

North Northamptonshire Council. ​​Sywell Country Park Reservoir drawdown capacity improvement Project​. Contract award, 8 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/358653/sywell-country-park-reservoir-drawdown-capacity-improvement-project (accessed 5 November 2026).