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Passive Fire Protection Remedial Repairs at Abbey House, Abingdon

Vale of White Horse District Council · Local authority

In brief

Vale of White Horse District Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (South East).

The estimated value is £220,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 18 January 2027.

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

Bids close at 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 456 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This Invitation to Tender is issued to those bidders wishing to provide a tender to Vale of White Horse District Council for Passive Fire Protection Remedial Repairs at their premises at Abbey House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The Works contract will comprise of passive fire protection remedial works to fire doors and will also require some fire compartmentalisation to be undertaken. Technical details, including building schematics and fire survey reports, can be found within the suite of tender documents.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 43 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £220,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092532-2026

About the buyer

Vale of White Horse District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 092532-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.