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Alterations and Refurbishment of Bideford Town Hall & Former Library

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 10:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Torridge District Council as the buying organisation, overseeing a project titled "Alterations and Refurbishment of Bideford Town Hall & Former Library." Situated in Bideford, United Kingdom (region UKK43), this initiative falls under the construction work industry category. The procurement, which uses a limited competition method, has reached the completion stage with the contract period running from 18 May 2026 to 30 November 2026. Notably, the contract was signed on 15 May 2026, carrying an overall value of £3,882,266.23.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those capable of handling both refurbishment and new construction tasks. The contract was awarded to Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bideford, reflecting a fit for similar companies that can provide expertise in complex building projects, including historical site renovations like those required for Grade II listed buildings. Businesses with capabilities in both modernisation and preservation may find similar public authority projects advantageous for growth and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alterations and Refurbishment of Bideford Town Hall & Former Library

Notice Description

The project comprises alterations and refurbishment work to an existing Grade II listed complex of buildings previously used as a library and Torridge District Council's town hall. The proposed works include demolition and construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of the building; refurbishment and alteration of the former Library to form a gymnasium; refurbishment, repairs and alteration to the ground floor of the Town Hall to provide office accommodation; and water damage repairs to the first floor Council Chamber.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049562-2026
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
£3,882,266 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
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
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTCOUNTRY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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