Award

Bere Alston Fire Station - Drill Tower

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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22 Oct 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "Bere Alston Fire Station - Drill Tower" project, conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority, has reached the award stage. This project involves the construction of a single drill tower with associated groundworks and lighting. The procurement falls under the category of works, specifically structural steelworks, and the project is located in the United Kingdom, within the UKK4 region. The procurement method was limited competition, considered below the threshold, and the contract has a status of complete. Key timelines include the contract period starting on 22 October 2025 and ending on 9 January 2026, with the contract signed on 22 October 2025.

This award presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in structural steelworks, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). CROFTON ENGINEERING LIMITED, a supplier based in Cambridge, was successful in securing the contract, indicating opportunities for similar businesses to engage in limited competition tenders within the public sector. Companies proficient in delivering comprehensive construction solutions, including groundworks and lighting, in addition to steelworks, would find this type of opportunity highly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and securing steady contract work.

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Notice Title

Bere Alston Fire Station - Drill Tower

Notice Description

Award of single drill tower with associated groundworks and lighting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067555-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROFTON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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