Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

USAR/Station 45 Connection to Mains Drainage

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2026 at 12:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

08 Jul 2026 at 13:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 10:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority procured drainage construction works for Clyst St George Fire Station (Station 45) and the Urban Search and Rescue facility (Station 60). The requirement covers new below-ground drainage runs, manholes and associated reinstatement within the existing sites. The purpose is to improve the existing drainage system and reduce flood risk to neighbouring properties. This is civil engineering and drainage installation work, including plumbing and drain-laying. Delivery is in Devon and Somerset, England, at the two fire and rescue facilities. The procurement is relevant to contractors experienced in below-ground drainage, excavation, manhole construction, site reinstatement and work around operational public-sector premises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 25 August 2026 following a below-threshold open competition. One lot was awarded to Mercury Construction (South West) Limited for £336,113.52 excluding VAT (£403,336.23 including VAT). Five bids were received, all from SMEs. The awarded contract period runs from 21 September 2026 to 22 February 2027, with signature scheduled by 10 September 2026. The original estimated value was £315,000 excluding VAT (£378,000 including VAT). Tenders were evaluated 70% on price and 30% on quality: method of delivery, programme, and environmental and sustainability each carried 10%. Health and safety questions were pass/fail. Selection included financial capacity and risk checks, £5 million employers’ and public liability insurance, and Waste Carriers Licence verification.

This award demonstrates established demand from the Authority for small-to-medium drainage construction projects at fire and rescue sites, delivered through an open competition. A credible future supplier would need practical capability in below-ground drainage runs, manholes, excavation and reinstatement, with the capacity to coordinate works across operational facilities and manage flood-risk-related outcomes. Strong tender preparation would be needed: a clear delivery method, realistic programme, and evidenced environmental and sustainability measures each formed part of the quality assessment, while price carried the greatest weighting. Suppliers would also need sound financial standing, suitable £5 million employers’ and public liability insurance, a Waste Carriers Licence, competent health and safety arrangements, trained staff, risk assessments, safe systems of work and lone-working procedures.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

USAR/Station 45 Connection to Mains Drainage

Notice Description

****THIS IS A UK6 CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE**** The Authority 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/082143-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£336,113 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mercury Construction (South West) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...