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USAR/Station 45 Connection to Mains Drainage

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

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08 Jul 2026 at 13:49

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19 Jun 2026 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has released an invitation to tender for the project titled "USAR/Station 45 Connection to Mains Drainage". This procurement is in the works category, targeting the construction and improvement of drainage systems at Clyst St George Fire Station (Station 45) and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR, Station 60) facilities located in the UKK4 region, United Kingdom. This open competition is conducted under a below-threshold legal framework, with electronic submissions required by the deadline of 24th July 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage as of 8th July 2026, with the contract anticipated to commence in September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in drainage works, drains construction, and plumbing. The project provides a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, emphasizing the assessment of supplier financial capacity, insurance requirements, and waste management capabilities. With a substantial project value of £315,000 excluding VAT, the contract will be awarded based on a 70% price and 30% quality evaluation split. This opportunity is particularly appealing for companies experienced in managing construction projects that require compliance with stringent health and safety standards, offering a potential growth avenue through the successful delivery of public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

USAR/Station 45 Connection to Mains Drainage

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Authority who are seeking to award a contract for the provision of drainage construction works, including associated new below-ground drainage runs, manholes and associated reinstatement works within the existing site. The Authority have identified a requirement to upgrade drainage at Clyst St George Fire Station (Station 45) and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR, Station 60) facility to improve the performance of the existing drainage system and to mitigate flood risk to neighbouring properties. The works are expected to comprise primarily new below-ground drainage runs, manholes and associated reinstatement works within the existing site. Contract commencement is anticipated in September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064232-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232452 - Drainage works

45232453 - Drains construction work

45332000 - Plumbing and drain-laying work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Postcode Area
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
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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