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DEMOLITION SERVICES

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Exeter, a sub-central public authority, overseeing the "Demolition Services" project. The contract, ID CS053242, is for the demolition of the Mardon Training Facility located in Exeter, United Kingdom (Postal Code: EX4 4QJ). The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold without competition, and the process is at the award stage as of 26th March 2026. The contract has been awarded to Sam Gilpin Demolition Limited, with the agreement running from 11th April 2026 to 31st July 2026. This falls under the works industry category, specifically dismantling works, with key contact being Melanie Cox from the University of Exeter.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the demolition sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector projects within the United Kingdom. Although the procurement method was direct, businesses with expertise in dismantling facilities could seek similar opportunities or partnerships for future projects. Given the specialist nature of the services required, businesses with established experience in handling substantial demolition projects, akin to those provided by Sam Gilpin Demolition Limited, are well-positioned to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Title

DEMOLITION SERVICES

Notice Description

Project No 130384 Demolition of Mardon 1 58,000.00 58,000.00 EACH Project No 130384 Demolition of Mardon Training Facility. For works to demolish the training shed - as per your quotation GC/46 dated 25th Feb. '25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06754c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027992-2026
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

45111300 - Dismantling works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAM GILPIN DEMOLITION

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