---
title: "Bere Alston Fire Station - Drill Tower"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d1cb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# Bere Alston Fire Station - Drill Tower

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1cb

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## Summary

The tender process for the "Bere Alston Fire Station - Drill Tower" project, conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority, has reached the award stage. This project involves the construction of a single drill tower with associated groundworks and lighting. The procurement falls under the category of works, specifically structural steelworks, and the project is located in the United Kingdom, within the UKK4 region. The procurement method was limited competition, considered below the threshold, and the contract has a status of complete. Key timelines include the contract period starting on 22 October 2025 and ending on 9 January 2026, with the contract signed on 22 October 2025.

This award presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in structural steelworks, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). CROFTON ENGINEERING LIMITED, a supplier based in Cambridge, was successful in securing the contract, indicating opportunities for similar businesses to engage in limited competition tenders within the public sector. Companies proficient in delivering comprehensive construction solutions, including groundworks and lighting, in addition to steelworks, would find this type of opportunity highly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and securing steady contract work.

## Notice

Award of single drill tower with associated groundworks and lighting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067555-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROFTON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45223210 - Structural steelworks

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067555-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067555-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.crofton-eng.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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