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RDC Emergency Demolition of the Elva Depot REX2602

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "RDC Emergency Demolition of the Elva Depot REX2602", facilitated by Rother District Council, has reached completion. This procurement focused on the demolition of a site at risk due to vandalism, particularly involving asbestos concerns, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, UKJ22 region. The procurement followed a "direct" method, below the competitive threshold, with the contract being awarded to Best Demolition Limited. The contractual phase spanned from 21st May 2025 to 27th August 2025, with the contract being signed and made active on the start date. The main industry category of this procurement was "demolition work," and the legal framework was guided by statute 2023/54.

This tender provided a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in demolition, particularly those adept in handling hazardous materials, given the presence of asbestos. The procurement process utilised a direct method, allowing for targeted and swift selection, thus favouring businesses like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver prompt and specialised services. Companies positioned in the vicinity of Bexhill-on-Sea, or those with existing relationships or express capabilities in similar sub-central government procurements, might find such opportunities beneficial to their growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Title

RDC Emergency Demolition of the Elva Depot REX2602

Notice Description

Emergency Demolition of the Elva Depot. Young persons have been getting into the site and have been vandalising the building fabric causing serious risk to the public as there are large areas of asbestos which have been disturbed as a result. To eliminate the risk of injury or asbestos contamination we need to demolish the buildings and remove the asbestos which will eliminate the interest in the site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063888-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 27 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rother.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEST DEMOLITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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