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Quotation for Search and Treat 2 No. Abandoned Mine Shafts at the Location of Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 10:27

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for stabilising abandoned mine shafts located at Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands. The contract was awarded to FORKERS LIMITED with a gross value of £82,399, and the award status is active as of 4th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 23rd March 2026 to 24th April 2026. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, focused on construction works within the siteworks and mining industry categories in the UKG37 region.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in siteworks, construction, and stabilisation projects, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands area. Such contracts can facilitate growth by offering exposure to public authority contracts and the possibility for long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Businesses with expertise in grid drilling and grouting techniques are ideally positioned to provide competitive bids in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their portfolio and boosting their reputation in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Quotation for Search and Treat 2 No. Abandoned Mine Shafts at the Location of Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands

Notice Description

Search and Treat 2 No. Abandoned Mine Shafts at the Location of Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands. The delivery of this contract shall be carried out in accordance with the below: Stabilisation of abandoned shafts via grid drill and grouting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45113000 - Siteworks

45250000 - Construction works for plants, mining and manufacturing and for buildings relating to the oil and gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£68,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORKERS

Further Information

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