Who won: Kingsthorpe Obelisk Conservation

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West Northampton Council (the Authority) is inviting local Suppliers to bid for the following project. Kingsthorpe Obelisk is a 100-foot tall, 18th century structure at 400 Obelisk Rise, Northampton, NN2 8UB, in need of, but not limited to the following; • Amendment to the current scaffolding to allow for lifting etc. • Vegetation removal • DOFF Steam clean • Repointing • Stone repairs • Crack stitching • Replace broken stone blocks • Removal of corroded iron clamps The conservation works must be completed safely and to a high quality, requiring specialist, skilled stonemasons and other experienced trades. Pre-tender estimate is circa £300,000 Estimated project period 2 - 3 months, starting in September 2026

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