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24 Jun 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the modernisation of the Bideford Pannier Market commissioned by Bideford Town Council, facilitated by Torridge District Council. This contract, under the industry category of construction work (CPV code: 45000000), focuses on repairs and refurbishment, specifically targeting the external fabric of the existing market building. The contract was awarded on 18th June 2026 with works scheduled to begin on 6th July 2026 and concluding by 26th March 2027. The tender process, characterised by limited competition below the threshold, has reached the award and contract stage, with the successful supplier being ARQUE LTD.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in building refurbishments and repairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like ARQUE LTD, may find these projects especially fitting, given the scope of work and the procurement method targeting limited competition. Businesses located in or familiar with the region (UKK43) could benefit from local knowledge and reduced logistical costs, making them well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Bideford Pannier Market Modernisation on behalf of Bideford Town Council

Notice Description

Bideford Pannier Market repairs and refurbishment works, mainly to the external fabric of the existing building. Please note this tender is being issued by Torridge District Council on behalf of Bideford Town Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059189-2026
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
£1,367,644 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bideford Town 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 2HS
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARQUE LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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