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26 Jun 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the sanitary refurbishment at Torquay Fire Station. This project falls under the works category and includes upgrades to the female sanitary facilities on the ground floor. The procurement method was a limited competition, conducted through the Devon County Council Select List of Approved Contractors. The contract, valued at £57,842.40 gross, was awarded to LABOUR FORCE DIRECT LTD. The procurement process reached the award stage on 26th June 2026, and the contract period is from 20th July to 20th August 2026. The project is located in the region of Torquay, United Kingdom (UKK4).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and refurbishment, specifically those specialising in sanitary upgrades and facility improvements. As a below-threshold procurement with limited competition, it is well suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on local government contracts. Companies with expertise in refurbishment work, particularly within public authority settings, may find such tenders beneficial as a means to establish or expand their foothold within the public sector. The opportunity indicates a preference for pre-approved contractors, suggesting businesses seeking growth should consider qualifying for such select lists in future bids.

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Notice Title

Torquay Fire Station - Sanitary Refurbishment

Notice Description

***This is a Contracts Details Notice*** The Authority has awarded a contract for sanitary refurbishment at Torquay Fire Station. The works included improvements and upgrades to the female sanitary provision on the ground floor. A quotation process was performed from the Devon County Council Select List of Approved Contractors (SLoAC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bda0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060096-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,202 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
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
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
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABOUR FORCE DIRECT

Further Information

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