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02 Jul 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PLD26131 Victoria Street Demolition" was conducted by Torbay Council, located at Town Hall, Torquay, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of building demolition and wrecking work as identified by the CPV code 45110000. The procurement was completed and is now at the Award stage, effective from 2nd July 2026. The contracted works are set to be executed at Victoria Street, Paignton, within the region of UKK42, and span from 24th May 2026 to 31st October 2026. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, and the total contract value was set at GBP 420,000 gross.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in demolition and earthmoving works, particularly those capable of handling projects without the need for competition because of direct procurement methods. The contract was awarded to Gilpin Demolition Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Newton Abbot. Businesses specialising in similar works could leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolios and expand their involvement in government contracts, potentially accessing more substantial projects within regional authorities like Torbay Council. This initiative also highlights the significance of nurturing a competitive edge to succeed in below-threshold procurements, which can often streamline project acquisition for qualified SMEs.

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Notice Title

PLD26131 Victoria Street Demolition

Notice Description

Demolition Activities 62 - 70 Victoria Street, Paignton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c277
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062299-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 31 Oct 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILPIN DEMOLITION

Further Information

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