Award

Borehole drilling for livestock water supply

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 09:55

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Natural England, involves a contract for borehole drilling for livestock water supply. This project, situated in the United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of water-well drilling. The process has reached the award stage, following an open competition below threshold. The contract involved installation of a water-powered solar borehole to supply water to livestock with works commencing on 23rd January 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2026. The key procurement dates included a submission deadline on 1st December 2025 for quotations. The initiative utilised an open procurement method and offers a total value of £31,600 excluding VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental or drilling services. Additionally, companies adept at managing projects related to solar powered water systems will find this contract beneficial. As it requires the drilling of boreholes and installation of pumps and storage tanks, key industry players with expertise in water resource infrastructure stand to benefit significantly from participating. Companies looking to expand their services with central government contracts will have a chance to leverage their skills and capabilities through projects like these, driving business development and enhancement.

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Notice Title

Borehole drilling for livestock water supply

Notice Description

Install a water powered solar bore hole, to provide water for livestock, works include drilling borehole installing pump to fill existing 10000l underground tank and to install a water trough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016747-2026
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

45262220 - Water-well drilling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HUGHES EXPLORATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL

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