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UOW982 - Borehole for Lakeside Campus

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 12:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 16:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, located at Henwick Grove, Worcester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the borehole project at Lakeside Campus. This project falls under the works category, specifically involving test drilling and boring work, and is classified within a sub-central government public authority industry. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method below the threshold. Key dates include the contract start on 9 March 2026, expected to end on 31 December 2028. The tender stage had a submission period ending on 18 February 2026, with awarding to ACTIVE PUMP SERVICES LTD, situated in Worthing, UK. The contract carries a value of £85,000, with a gross amount of £102,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in drilling and pump installations. Due to the open competition method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) had the chance to participate, fostering growth in their business portfolios by undertaking large-scale university projects. Companies with expertise in environmental and sustainable energy solutions, such as solar pumps, would find this project particularly beneficial. Additionally, this tender demonstrates substantial prospects for businesses aiming to form strong partnerships with educational institutions, given its alignment with quality and price criteria, emphasising a balanced approach to competitive bidding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW982 - Borehole for Lakeside Campus

Notice Description

A Borehole to be drilled at Lakeside Campus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060efe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022762-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIVE PUMP SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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