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BGM Sea Defence Wall Emergency Repairs

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has awarded a contract for "BGM Sea Defence Wall Emergency Repairs" under the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - limited competition". This process, falling under the industry category of construction work, involves engineering solutions to address 13 defects within the sea defence wall at Bowling Green Marsh. The award was made to ULTIM8 PROJECTS LIMITED, a supplier based in Honiton. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 20th April 2026 to 30th June 2026, and the contract was signed on 24th March 2026. The procurement took place within the UK region of UKK4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised construction firms, particularly those with expertise in emergency and civil engineering work related to sea defences. The limited competition method favours businesses that can offer specific expertise and rapid response capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in similar projects stand to benefit, gaining valuable experience that can position them for future engagements with public sector entities. The project’s focus on critical infrastructure repairs can enhance the supplier's portfolio, thereby promoting business growth and increasing their competitiveness in the construction sector.

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Notice Title

BGM Sea Defence Wall Emergency Repairs

Notice Description

To engineer solutions to 13 defects within the sea defence wall . Barrier at Bowling Green Marsh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042641-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 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
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
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
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIM8 PROJECTS

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