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Open for bidsUnited KingdomWorks£11,650,000Add to pipeline

Exeter Main Operating Base

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST(buyer)

Published
Published 14 April 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (25 days left)
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Overview

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is procuring works to build a new Main Operating Base in Exeter, which includes associated design work. The contract has an estimated value of £11,650,000 and is currently open for bids. Submissions must be received by 7 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Works
Estimated value
£11,650,000
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 April 2026
Questions by
30 November 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

5

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

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Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Quality & Technical30%
  • Social Value10%
  • Cost60%

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST in the last 12 months

40

contracts awarded, worth £14,456,915 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    10 November 2026 · 1 document

  2. Prior Information Notice

    17 September 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    14 April 2026

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