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NDC0129-26 - Heanton Embankments Study

North Devon District Council · Local authority

In brief

North Devon District Council is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (South West).

The estimated value is £75,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 1 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 20 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 13 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 20 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Study to understand the functionality of the Heanton Embankment with regards to the standards of protection provided, estimated residual life and the assets at risk if failure occurred. Will also assess potential benefits to maintaining the revetment, and assess and develop economic viability of options to repair or replace.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £75,000 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.

How to bid

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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 13 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

23 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100654-2026
4 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104600-2026

About the buyer

North Devon District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from North Devon District Council

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From notice 100654-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026, last updated 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.