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Exeter Main Operating Base

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is looking for suppliers for construction work (South West).

The estimated value is £11,650,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 23 months, up to 2 years with extensions, starting 6 May 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 7 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 7 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality & Technical 30% · Social Value 10% · Cost 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 17 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Build a new Main Operating Base in Exeter, including design work

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 033557-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 088172-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 106842-2026

About the buyer

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

58

Awards

40

Suppliers it has used most for construction

All tenders and awards from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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From notice 033557-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 April 2026, last updated 10 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 10 November 2026.