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Mine Shaft and Shallow Workings Treatment on Stowheath andLoxdale

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 15:10

TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2025 at 14:33

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Wolverhampton City Council focuses on the remediation and treatment of mineshafts at the sites of Stowheath and Loxdale. Launched under an open competition procurement method, the process commenced with an active tender stage in mid-2025. The contract was awarded to SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES LIMITED with active status starting from 24 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 9 August 2027. Situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands (UKG39), the initiative belongs to the 'works' category and prioritises ground-stabilisation work. The project aligns with UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and whilst the tender was below threshold, it opens opportunities for businesses within this scope.

This contract, valued at £2,628,637.06, provides significant opportunities for businesses in the ground-stabilisation sector, particularly SMEs with expertise in mining engineering and remediation works. The procurement process emphasises upholding health and safety best practices and the completion within stipulated timeframes, offering growth opportunities for firms specialising in efficient project management and innovative ground treatment solutions. The quality and commercial criteria set at 40% and 60%, respectively, indicate further opportunities for businesses that can deliver high-standard services with cost-effective measures in this domain. Wolverhampton City Council remains the primary contact for organisations looking to engage further with this public authority's procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Mine Shaft and Shallow Workings Treatment on Stowheath andLoxdale

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) sought to appoint a contractor to undertake mineshaft treatment and remediation works at the Council-owned sites at Loxdale and Stowheath, in order to enable the sites to be brought forward for residential development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034855-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,628,637 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES

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