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.
Newton Abbot Town Crier Vacancy - Voluntary role - travel expenses are paid
To promote the Town of Newton Abbot at local events in the area as well as further afield when competing in Southwest Town Criers Competitions.
To support the Town Council by promoting activities happening in Newton Abbot during market days and attend the annual programme of NATC events and to represent the town in a positive manner.
Invitation to tender from specialist museum suppliers for the supply and fit of new storage systems and the relocation of the existing store within Newton Abbot Museum which is located in a Grade II listed Victorian church in the centre of Newton Abbot (TQ12 1JQ). The project title is ‘What’s in Store?’
Introduction to the What’s in Store? Project
This is an invitation to tender from specialist museum suppliers for the supply and fit of new storage systems and the relocation of the existing store within Newton Abbot Museum which is located in a Grade II listed Victorian church in the centre of Newton Abbot (TQ12 1JQ). The project title is ‘What’s in Store?’
Mission Statement Newton Abbot Museum’s What’s in Store? project will make a fundamental change to the level of care, community access and space provided for the stored collections by building a single-story extension to the museum to house an environmentally innovative and accessible collections store. With community engagement very much at the heart of this project, a programme of engaging behind-the-scenes community activities will be delivered.
What is the project going to do?
• Construct an 88m2 accessible collections store to unite the collection
• Provide step free access for all
• Double the space for the storage of the collections
• Welcome the community into the store to experience the collection increasing visitor numbers by 11% over the three-year project
• Provide the appropriate environmental conditions to care for the collection keeping the temperature between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius and humidity between 40 and 60%
Review and reorganise the collection of 17,000 objects
Identify and prioritise conservation requirements for the collection an commission experts
Evaluate the project as it progresses to ensure it delivers the objectives
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