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29 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for a project titled "[FWKORD0034] – [A3052 Four Elms Hill - Leaky Dams/Natural Flood Management]" under its Minor Engineering Works Framework 2026-2030. This procurement falls within the construction industry category and involves the installation of leaky dams at Four Elms Hill, Newton Poppleford, United Kingdom. The project was awarded using a direct award procedure to E&JW Glendinning Ltd, effective from 7th August 2026, with completion expected by 25th September 2026. Key dates include the award on 29th July 2026, and a critical deadline for query submissions by 20th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in small to medium-scale construction and engineering works. With a budget around GBP 25,064.31, the project is well-suited for SMEs within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in natural flood management and infrastructure projects. As part of a framework agreement, businesses connected to this contract can look forward to ongoing opportunities arising from similarly structured projects under Devon County Council's framework, encouraging participatory growth and enhanced network building within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

[FWKORD0034] - [A3052 Four Elms Hill - Leaky Dams/Natural Flood Management]

Notice Description

[FWKORD0034] - [A3052 Four Elms Hill - Leaky Dams/Natural Flood Management] Devon County Council (DCC) intends to procure a Work Order under its Minor Engineering Works Framework 2026-2030 under Lot 1 using the direct award procedure, in accordance with Section 9 of the Framework Information (Volume 2). The proposed project relates to: The installation of a series of gabion basket leaky dams and the creation of a small attenuation basin within woodland at the top of Four Elms Hill, Newton Poppleford, are proposed. The woodland can be located using What3Words: ruby.target.stale or Ordnance Survey grid reference SY 09839 89637. Access is via the farmer's field to the south and from Back Lane. The woodland forms a steep-sided valley in which the dams will be installed. The proposed Contract Award Date is 23/07/2026 The proposed Contract Date is 07/08/2026 The starting date, access dates, and completion date are defined within the Work Order Form. Available Documentation The following Work Order documentation is available within the Attachments section on ProContract: * Draft Work Order Form * Additional Scope * Site Information The following Work Order information is available via the Messaging Facility on ProContract: * Bill of Quantities (which details your Assessment Price and your direct award ranking) Under the direct award procedure, Rogue Items are treated as compensation events following formation of the Work Order. Pricing for Rogue Items is therefore not required at this stage. Acceptance of the Work Order If your organisation is able to undertake this Work Order, you are required to submit the following via ProContract by the Response Deadline: * A signed Work Order Form, with all cyan-highlighted sections fully completed Please note that Devon County Council reserves the right to extend or shorten the Response Deadline. A similar notification has been issued to other Suppliers. In accordance with Section 9.3 of the Framework Information, where more than one Supplier confirms availability, the highest ranked Supplier submitting a compliant response by the Response Deadline will be issued with a signed Work Order and formally awarded the Contract via the Competition Event on ProContract. Suppliers submitting a response by the Response Deadline but who are not the highest ranked may be notified accordingly. Contract award details may also be published on the Find a Tender Service and/or the Contracts Register on the Supplying the South West portal. Clarifications Any queries relating to the Work Order documentation must be submitted via ProContract as early as possible and no later than midday 20/07/2026 before the Response Deadline. In line with the principles of equal treatment and transparency, any clarification responses issued by the Client's Representative will be shared with all invited Suppliers. Non-Submission If your organisation does not intend to submit a response, please formally opt out via ProContract and provide the reason for your decision. We look forward to receiving your response. Kind regards, Devon County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d637
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071602-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
£25,064 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 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 COUNTY COUNCIL
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
EX2 4QD
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E&JW GLENDINNING

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