Below-Threshold Open Competition Notice

Below-Threshold Open Competition Notice

Newton Place Museum Store

Date: 7th April 2026

Newton Abbot Town Council intends to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of the construction of a new museum store.

This opportunity is currently below the threshold for full regulatory procurement procedures; however, Newton Abbot Town Council is committed to ensuring transparency and encouraging competition.

The tender period will open on 13th April 2026 and tenders are to be returned by noon on 11th May 2026.

The scope of the requirement is expected to include:

The construction of a new accessible museum store with associated external works, drainage and opening into the existing building.

Suppliers who may be interested in this opportunity should register their interest by contacting the Town Clerk by emailing: phil.rowe@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

Further details, including tender documentation and timelines, will be issued directly by the Quantity Surveyor for the project, WT Hills Ltd on 13th April 2026.

This notice is for information only and does not constitute a call for competition at this stage.

The estimated contract value is £425,000 ex VAT, the location of the contract is Newton’s Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 1JQ. We welcome interest from SMEs and local suppliers. The procurement route is an open procedure.