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title: "Holsworthy Fire Station - Dignity at Work (DAW) scheme - Internal Upgrade"
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# Holsworthy Fire Station - Dignity at Work (DAW) scheme - Internal Upgrade

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7915c73-293a-4980-9f79-b1a0c6ec22f7

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## Summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract titled "Holsworthy Fire Station - Dignity at Work (DAW) scheme - Internal Upgrade" under the industry category of refurbishment work. The project is located in South West, United Kingdom. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement managed by Devon County Council. The contract, valued at £311,273.83, was awarded to Abacus Construction, an SME. The contract period starts on 6th February 2025 and ends on 15th May 2025, with the primary objective to upgrade the fire station internally, including removal of asbestos and installation of solar PV panels.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction and refurbishment sectors. SMEs specialising in internal upgrades, asbestos removal, and renewable energy installations are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Such projects not only offer a substantial financial reward but also enhance a company's portfolio by working on prominent public service infrastructure, thus fostering business growth and opening doors to future contracts with public sector bodies.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a contract via further competition between contractors on the Select List of Approved Contractors framework, operated by Devon County Council. This contract is awarded to provide a temporary station as per employer's specification (CD item), remove the asbestos, undertake an internal upgrade of the station and install solar PV panels to the appliance bay roof in line with the service's dignity at work project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fd2d3e-7e86-4213-b5a5-b08d22e36d79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2025 - 15 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £311,273 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £311,273 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fd2d3e-7e86-4213-b5a5-b08d22e36d79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fd2d3e-7e86-4213-b5a5-b08d22e36d79
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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