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title: "CtC National Highways - Little Tuberfield & Mount Stephens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1e2"
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published: "2026-07-02"
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# CtC National Highways - Little Tuberfield & Mount Stephens

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1e2

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## Summary

Devon County Council is leading the procurement process for the "CtC National Highways - Little Tuberfield & Mount Stephens" project, aimed at enhancing the River Culm's environment. This project falls within the construction and nature reserve services industry categories, with work focused in the region around Tiverton Parkway, UK. Currently in the tender stage, interested parties should note the tender period ends on 17th July 2026. Queries may be submitted until 10th July 2026. Conducted under an open procedure below the threshold, the process offers a total estimated value of £144,000 for services aligned with the programme's 25-year sustainability objectives, including improving water quality and increasing biodiversity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and construction services, particularly those interested in contributing to ecological resilience and community-focused projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, with 60% of the evaluation based on quality and 40% on price, offering a platform to leverage their expertise in delivering high-quality environmental solutions. Competing in this tender could allow firms to build a robust portfolio in sustainable development and gain valuable government contract experience.

## Notice

The Connecting the Culm (CtC) project is about working with nature and local communities, to help make the River Culm and its catchment better for wildlife and people, and more resilient to flood and drought. Connecting the Culm has been running for 8 years already and has a 25-year Blueprint for Delivery. There are a number of complimentary projects within the CtC programme, including work with Network Rail and through DRIP and Grant in Aid. The two project implementation sites which form this tender submission are located at: 1. Mountstephen farm (near Tiverton Parkway) 2. Little Turberfield (near Tiverton Parkway) Each site consists of a series of nature based solutions, designed to tackle water quality failures from high risk outfalls off the M5 motorway. National Highways HEWRAT tool is being used to determine the scale and size of mitigation measures required. The purpose of the project is to: * Improve the water quality in the Spratford Stream by filtering out sediment and pollutants from a National Highway M5 outfall. * Increase biodiversity in the Spratford Stream's catchment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062012-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | £144,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 07:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062012-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062012-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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