Tender

Directional Drilling & Micro Tunnel Boring

UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Power Networks Services is currently in the tender stage and focuses on "Directional Drilling & Micro Tunnel Boring" services within the drilling machinery sector. It offers a substantial opportunity with a contract value estimated between GBP 10,000,000 and GBP 20,000,000. The services required will involve trenchless duct installation techniques, specifically Horizontal Directional Drilling. The geographic scope extends from the UK and the British Overseas Territories to the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender process utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Interested parties need to submit their proposals by 10 April 2026, with the contract period slated to run from 2 July 2026 to 1 July 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in drilling machinery and services, particularly entities with expertise in trenchless technology. Companies experienced in detailed drill design, management, and stakeholder interaction during the execution of such projects could leverage this contract to expand their operational footprint internationally. While the procurement process is selective, it does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, implying that larger, more established firms with the capacity to handle substantial projects are particularly well-suited. Businesses could benefit from the sustained project engagement over the contract's extensive timeline, making strategic investments in technology and talent worthwhile to fulfil the comprehensive service requirements detailed by UK Power Networks Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Directional Drilling & Micro Tunnel Boring

Notice Description

Directional Drilling - Tender Specification Contract Scope - Specifically able to deliver directional drilling and micro tunnel boring. UK Power Networks Services requires supplier(s) to provide the service of Trenchless duct installation techniques. It is expected that this will primarily be Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), however, specific project requirements may be suited to other trenchless techniques. The scope of work will include all required activities, including but not limited to, detailed design prior to any drill, (including specific drill profile and methodology), fully managed undertaking of the drill and stakeholder management to successful completion of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c3d1e-c51a-4741-b19a-63267a661883
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

42637000 - Machine tools for drilling, boring or milling metal

42637200 - Machine tools for boring metal

43124000 - Boring machinery

43132100 - Drilling machinery

44111210 - Drilling cement

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

45122000 - Test boring work

76300000 - Drilling services

76340000 - Core drilling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW
Postcode
TW6 3SY
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Heathrow Villages
Westminster Constituency
Hayes and Harlington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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