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Alphington Comm Centre, Exeter

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has completed a public procurement process under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 for the repair and improvement works at Alphington Community Centre, Exeter. The procurement, categorised under 'works,' involved a limited competition method below threshold. The contract, awarded to ARQUE LTD, covers restoration work and was commenced from 10th May 2026, concluding on 19th June 2026, with a gross value of £92,680.80. The Council, as a sub-central government authority located at Civic Centre, Exeter, finalised the agreement on 8th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the construction and restoration industry, especially those capable of performing comprehensive repair and improvement works. Companies with expertise in restoration and working on government projects in the UK South West region could find growth opportunities through similar future tenders. ARQUE LTD, the contracted supplier, exemplifies the type of SME that could successfully navigate and benefit from such local government tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Alphington Comm Centre, Exeter

Notice Description

Alphington Comm Centre - Repair & improvement works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069512
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042692-2026
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

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,234 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 19 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ARQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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