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FIN26073 Gadeon House Pathology Main Contractors

TORBAY COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 17:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed a direct award contract with Devon Contractors Ltd for the main contractor role in the fit-out of Gadeon House, Exeter as a new pathology unit for the NHS. This procurement falls under the categories of refurbishment and construction work for health-related buildings, with the contract valued at £925,000. Situated in Exeter, the decision was driven by an agreement with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to lease part of Gadeon House. The procurement process, classified under direct award due to urgency and technical necessity, includes a contract period starting on 18th May 2026 and ending on 28th May 2027, with possible extensions due to project delays.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, refurbishment, and health facility fit-outs. SMEs like Devon Contractors, based in Exeter, are well-suited to undertake such projects, benefitting from both the financial investment and the long-term lease arrangements with the NHS. The direct award process highlights the importance of timely and technically cohesive execution, which can be leveraged by companies familiar with the public procurement landscape and capable of providing specialised, prompt services required under stringent timelines. Businesses with a strategic focus on healthcare infrastructure and those capable of delivering integrated construction solutions could find similar procurements advantageous for growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FIN26073 Gadeon House Pathology Main Contractors

Notice Description

Award of contract to Devon Contractors as required by the NHS for the fit out of Gadeon House Exeter as a new pathology unit.

Procurement Information

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) have sought to lease available space on the Lower Ground and Ground Floor at Gadeon House, Grenadier Road, Exeter from the Council to establish a regional Pathology Laboratory. Gadeon House is held within the Council's Investment Portfolio. The RDUH will be providing PS2.5m towards the costs of turning the office accommodation into a laboratory and associated space but are seeking a contribution of up to PS7.5m from the Council to complete the fit-out works. In order to fund the PS7.5m the Council would need to secure prudential borrowing the repayment of which would be fully serviced across the duration of the lease term. The lease with the RDUH is for a term of 25 years has a break clause option after 15 years and has been agreed at Market Rent. If the break option is enacted this would require the RDUH to repay any outstanding balance on the borrowing taken by the Council. The Council will enter into a Operated Healthcare Facilities Agreement with RDUH that will ensure a range of building related services are provided on site. The Council will appoint Devon Contractors to facilitate the building contract fit-out works via a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) Schedule 5 13(a) "the goods, services or works to be supplied under the public contract are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency" and 7(b) "the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance 7(b) is applicable due to the fact that RDUH have already appointed Devon Contractors to complete some elements of the work and it requires a consistent approach throughout the life of the project. The urgency was unforeseen by the Council but is justified as follows: The office accommodation has been openly marketed following vacant possession over two years ago. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have expressed an interest in leasing the available space at Gadeon House at market value but due to the intended use have asked the Council to provide a financial contribution in order for fit out works to be undertaken. Without the availability of the prudential borrowing it is highly unlikely the lease would be taken up

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45215100 - Construction work for buildings relating to health

45453100 - Refurbishment work

45454000 - Restructuring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£925,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 28 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVON CONTRACTORS

Further Information

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