Planning

Oxen Cove Main Contractor - EOI

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Oxen Cove Main Contractor - EOI" is currently in the planning stage, managed by Torbay Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The project, classified under the building installation work industry category, is expected to take place in the region of UKK42. Potential suppliers are encouraged to submit expressions of interest (EOI) by 1st June 2026, with the procurement value estimated to reach £9.6 million. The contract period spans from 10th August 2026 to 31st December 2027, with the possibility of an extension up to 30th September 2028.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and building installation works, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The requirement for a main contractor at Oxen Cove presents a lucrative chance for companies in the specified sector to expand their operations and portfolio. Engaging in this project can drive business growth and innovation, providing successful bidders with a substantial market presence and the chance to demonstrate their capabilities in large-scale governmental projects.

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Notice Title

Oxen Cove Main Contractor - EOI

Notice Description

Expressions of interest for Oxen Cove main contractor

Planning Information

Interested parties should contact the person named within the EOI document to arrange a site visit if required. The EOI document should be completed and submitted via the messaging functionality within the portal no later than the deadline of 01/06/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044831-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK42 Torbay

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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