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T504 Borehole Construction Course

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "T504 Borehole Construction Course" was managed by Defra Commercial, located at 17 Smith Square, London, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the consultative engineering and construction services category with the CPV code 71310000. The tender utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The award stage was completed, and Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd was chosen as the supplier. The contract period started on 1st August 2025 and ends on 1st October 2026. The official award notice was published on 25th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its procurement method and direct action. Businesses specialising in engineering consultancy and construction services are well-suited to seize similar opportunities in public procurement. The geographic scope, including all British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK, suggests potential international outreach and collaboration. Engaging in such contracts could provide a robust platform for expansion and visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

T504 Borehole Construction Course

Notice Description

T504 Borehole Construction Course

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb96a903-ef40-4d7e-a76f-c98978df2235
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd53b17-ff7e-4575-9d36-43f62b3a7559
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,464 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
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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