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title: "CP2779-26 Major Refurbishments - Hele Bridge (00024)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066124"
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buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# CP2779-26 Major Refurbishments - Hele Bridge (00024)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066124

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## Summary

Devon County Council initiated a public procurement process titled "CP2779-26 Major Refurbishments - Hele Bridge (00024)," focusing on masonry work for a grade II listed bridge in Exeter, United Kingdom, within the region designated as UKK43. The procurement, categorised under works, began with a tender stage on 3rd March 2026 and proceeded with deadlines for enquiries by 24th March 2026 and submissions by 31st March 2026. The tender was part of an open competition, targeting below-threshold procurement with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000. This included comprehensive tasks such as scaffold installation, masonry repairs, and traffic management, scheduled between June and September 2026. Despite the promising start, the process eventually concluded without award due to the inability to secure satisfactory delivery proposals within the required timescales, as formally acknowledged in a tender cancellation notice issued on 26th May 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in historical masonry restoration, scaffolding, and traffic management services. Ideal contenders are likely to be SMEs that demonstrate impressive quality control measures and the capacity to manage intricate construction projects within specified timeframes and budgetary constraints. Such businesses could enhance their portfolios by aligning with public sector projects that involve complex logistical coordination and adherence to heritage conservation standards. Furthermore, firms adept at navigating regulatory requirements, such as acquiring necessary permits and consents from local authorities, stand to gain a competitive edge in similar future tender opportunities.

## Notice

Hele Bridge is a grade II listed masonry bridge, with three spans, constructed in the mid-19th century. It carries the A386 across the River Torridge between Hatherleigh and Meeth. Two of the three spans will be scaffolded to enable masonry and mortar repairs. Due to the working-in-water window, the work needs to be undertaken June-September 2026. River levels make it preferable to install the scaffold in early June and dismantle by the end of August. The works comprise vegetation removal, repointing, mortar repairs, refixing dislodged parapet stones, and stone replacement to voussoirs, spandrels, ashlar and cutwaters. The original building stone is lamprophyre, but the parapet has been replaced in sandstone, and the parapet copings are granite. A repair stone needs to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority as part of Listed Building Consent. The Contractor will propose a replacement to DCC as part of the tender response. The Client will obtain a Flood Risk Activity Permit with the Environment Agency, Listed Building Consent with the Local Planning Authority, and access agreements with relevant landowners. The Client will apply for and supply Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders and Notices to permit two-way traffic lights and speed restrictions for the duration of the works. The Contractor is responsible for traffic management and scaffolding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048529-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262522 - Masonry work

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:12 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048529-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019043-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048529-2026
  26th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019043-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.devon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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