Tender

Fremington Quay Sheet Pile Wall

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Mar 2026 at 11:03

TenderUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

North Devon District Council initiated a procurement process titled "Fremington Quay Sheet Pile Wall," aimed at the construction industry in the UKK43 region, specifically Barnstaple, United Kingdom. This process was in the tender stage before its cancellation on 23 March 2026. It involved the removal of a reinforced concrete retaining wall and a failing stone masonry wall, followed by the construction of a 53-metre sheet pile wall at Fremington Quay. Originally scheduled to end on 16 March 2026, the tender was cancelled due to submissions exceeding the available budget, which was last updated to £433,750 due to changes in design scope. The procurement followed an open method below the threshold, using a secure electronic bidding system through the Supplying the Southwest Procurement Portal.

This procurement offered considerable opportunities for construction firms, particularly those well-versed in infrastructural strengthening and development. Suitable bidders could include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust financial and legal capacity, along with proven technical ability. The project demanded adherence to various compliance measures, including health and safety standards and equality legislation. Despite its cancellation, similar projects can empower SMEs to compete in open UK public tenders, helping drive business growth through strategic partnerships and successful contract completion.

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Notice Title

Fremington Quay Sheet Pile Wall

Notice Description

Removal of existing Reinforced Concrete retaining wall and adjacent failing stone masonry wall and the construction of approximately 53m sheet pile wall on the northern end section at Fremington Quay.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ad5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026146-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£433,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£433,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 3NP
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
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Bickington
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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