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title: "Camels Head Fire Station - New Build"
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# Camels Head Fire Station - New Build

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/camels-head-fire-station-new-build-ocds-h6vhtk-06904e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority: "Camels Head Fire Station - New Build". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £4,875,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/devon-and-somerset-fire-and-rescue-authority-GB-PPON-PNLD-1131-HTWN)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £4,875,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Fire station construction work
- **Delivery Location:** UKK4, UKK41
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/camels-head-fire-station-new-build-ocds-h6vhtk-06904e#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06904e`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/camels-head-fire-station-new-build-ocds-h6vhtk-06904e#tl-md)

## Description
The Authority is intending to contract for a new build fire station on our existing Camels Head site at Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. The new facility will provide an emergency response function (with 3 fire appliance bays). The new fire station will be built to building regulations whilst incorporating low carbon systems. The contract will include demolition of the existing premise (excluding the tower). The onsite operational presence will be fully decanted in advance of site works commencing.
The Authority has engaged a project team that will design the build to RIBA Stage 4a before tendering. The design team will be novated to the Contractor.
The construction form of contract will be JCT Design and Build (2024) and any requests to amend terms will be required to be submitted during the the tender clarification window prior to tender return submission deadline.
We plan to go to tender in February 2027 with a 10-week tendering period. The intention is for the tender pack to include, but is not limited to: Invitation to Tender, Prelims and Contract Particulars, Design packs, and Pre-Construction Information Pack. The tender stage will allow time for a site visit.
The intention is to assess bids under a 70% Price / 30% Quality & Social Value split. Quality and Social Value themes for assessment will be confirmed in the tender pack but are likely to focus on project delivery approach, risk management, programme/deliverability, environmental impact and improving local community. Price will be assessed via a fixed price, with a pricing schedule breakdown.
Contract Award is anticipated in Summer 2027 with works anticipated to start onsite Autumn 2027, and completion during Winter 2028.
Contract performance will be monitored using KPIs which will be defined in the tender pack.
Our estimated cost of the build is currently £4.875m ex VAT, which determines this as a ‘public contract’ in respect of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 45216121
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/06/2027 to 08/01/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F097514-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-15T13:14:30.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T09:43:53.649Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06904e