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title: "Appointment of Main Contractor. Re-build of Bath Fire Station - AWARD"
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# Appointment of Main Contractor. Re-build of Bath Fire Station - AWARD

Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3173edf8-78c1-4bcc-be2a-67e5a857e857

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## Summary

The Avon Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract to Willmot Dixon Construction Limited for the re-build of Bath Fire Station. This contract falls under the construction work category (CPV code: 45000000), specifically emergency-services building construction work, fire station construction, and general building construction. The contract was awarded following a restricted procedure under the Southern Construction Framework. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the announcement and start of the contract on 6th November 2024. The project will span four years, concluding on 6th November 2028. This procurement exercise is not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs and covers locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, especially for those specialising in large-scale infrastructure and emergency-services buildings. Companies with extensive experience in robust construction, meeting stringent safety requirements, and managing long-term projects, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The involvement in projects like the re-build of a fire station can enhance a company’s portfolio, leading to potential future opportunities with public sector organisations and further involvement in infrastructure projects. Businesses that can demonstrate excellence in construction management and project delivery within a restricted procedure framework will find this type of contract particularly advantageous for growth and visibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Avon Fire Authority are seeking a Main Contractor for the re-build of Bath Fire Station. This is Mini-Competition 2 under Southern Construction Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19bc617-4448-421d-b755-96d9a7195d5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2024 - 6 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLMOT DIXON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45216121 - Fire station construction work
- 45216125 - Emergency-services building construction work

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19bc617-4448-421d-b755-96d9a7195d5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19bc617-4448-421d-b755-96d9a7195d5c
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonfire.gov.uk

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