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16 Jul 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, headquartered in London, led a procurement process titled "ENVHNL Phase 8 Borehole Drilling Works," classified under the environmental services industry (CPV 90700000). The work involves drilling, developing, and registering groundwater monitoring boreholes across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This contract was awarded to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd, with a commencement date of 20th July 2026 and completion by 20th July 2027. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 13th July 2026, and the contract is valued at £88,480 GBP. The tender process concluded successfully before 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those experienced in drilling and borehole development. While the contract is complete, future similar tenders might interest companies with a strategic focus on water management and environmental monitoring solutions. Despite the selective procurement method, organisations with established credentials and a robust portfolio in providing detailed factual reporting and health and safety compliance may find themselves well-placed to pursue such opportunities when they arise. Since small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were not noted as core participants, larger, more established firms could find these contracts especially beneficial for expanding their geographical footprint within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

ENVHNL Phase 8 Borehold Drilling Works

Notice Description

The primary outcome of this commission is to drill, develop and complete the specified number of groundwater level monitoring boreholes (the works), and taking care to: * Produce a final specification for the works * Produce Health and Safety Plan, including undertaking all necessary pre-construction searches and documentations * Carry out the works as documented and agreed * Produce a factual report upon completion of the works * Register each monitoring borehole with the British Geological Survey and provide the Customer with the details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-643a1163-0a16-40dd-8e00-8653eb3ecedf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3020fac9-6477-42b1-b6b2-382ca857f0e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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