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MD26103 - Exon Buildings Development

In brief

Mid Devon District Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (South West).

The estimated value is £290,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 14 months, starting 8 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Key dates

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Price 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 250 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Erection of a 3 bed detached house on Mid Devon District Council’s land, adjacent to 5 Exon Buildings.

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 8 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £290,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 21 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Procurements

Awards

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Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas
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£160kestimated
Closes 2Oct
NDC0086-26 - Fairview Car Park
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Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£180kestimated
Closes 2Oct
Major Voids Refurbishments - 9 Bunting Way, Forest Green, Nailsworth, GL6 0TQ
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Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£90kestimated

From notice 084495-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.