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04 Aug 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Test borehole drilling and analysis" is conducted by Guys and St. Thomas' Hospital, based in London, UK. This opportunity falls under the industry category of test drilling and boring work. The buying organisation aims to assess the technical viability for a Public Sector Decarbonisation project. The procurement process is in the 'award' stage, having been awarded to WSP UK LIMITED. Key dates include the contract period from 1st April 2026 to 30th October 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £657,470.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental and geological services, particularly those specialising in drilling and analysis. While the project does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, medium to large companies with a robust track record in borehole drilling and environmental monitoring are well-suited to participate in similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such projects can enhance a business's profile and capability in the growing decarbonisation sector, fostering further growth opportunities within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Test borehole drilling and analysis

Notice Description

The Trust requires a contractor to undertake test borehole drilling and analysis to inform the technical viability and design of the Public Sector Decarbonisation project. The contractor will monitor groundwater conditions, drill test wells, abstract and reinject groundwater, test flow rates and heat capacity, and engage with the Environment Agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d83c87b-3d2b-4cd1-abfd-bdf8d4c8c873
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92ca0f8-54a8-48dd-8615-1736a85e2cac
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£657,470 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£657,470 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUYS AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7EH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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