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# Refurbishment Works to the Communications Building, Devon and Cornwall Police HQ

Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-262ad9f5-f083-4bc0-915c-4b28112ec945

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## Summary

The South West Police Procurement Service, based at Exeter HQ, has recently awarded a contract for the refurbishment works to the Communications Building at the Devon and Cornwall Police Headquarters. The procurement process, categorised under construction work (CPV 45000000) and repair and maintenance services (CPV 50000000), reached the award stage on 21 January 2025. The awarded supplier, Arque Ltd, will begin the contract immediately from 22 January 2025, with completion expected by 21 July 2025. The initial tender process, which was open and conducted through a 2-stage procedure, aimed to shortlist up to four contractors before final selection, with the tender period closing on 27 August 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in construction and refurbishment projects. Although the award has already been made, this procurement indicates the South West Police Procurement Service's recognition of quality in supplier capability and competitive pricing. Businesses within the construction industry, particularly those with experience in public sector projects or those aiming to break into this sector, would find similar future opportunities beneficial. Companies like Arque Ltd, with substantial experience and resources, illustrate the competitive edge required to thrive in these tenders.

## Notice

The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner is planning refurbishment works to the Communications Building located within the Police Headquarters in Exeter. You are invited to review the requirements contained within the tender documents and to respond accordingly if you wish to submit a Tender to provide the services stated herein. This procurement is being run as a 2-stage tender. Stage 1 is to identify a maximum of four (4) shortlisted contractors via a tender process, to take through to Stage 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6418905b-fa8d-4521-b6e0-97b3b7703365 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £779,384 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6418905b-fa8d-4521-b6e0-97b3b7703365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6418905b-fa8d-4521-b6e0-97b3b7703365
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84457&B=BLUELIGHT
  All tender information and associated documents are available from the Bluelight eTendering Portal.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information

## Provenance

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