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Core Drilling and Firestopping to Ewart, Shaftoe and Bramwell Court

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has recently concluded the procurement process for "Core Drilling and Firestopping to Ewart, Shaftoe and Bramwell Court," within the public authority sub-central government category, under the industry of works specifically for core drilling and firestopping services. This contract has been awarded to DEMON DRILLERS LIMITED, and the work is set to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting until 29th May 2026, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, region UKC22. It was conducted under a limited procurement method, below threshold with limited competition, indicating a selective approach to bidders.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in diamond drilling and those with third-party fire-stopping accreditation (such as FIRAS). SMEs focused on test drilling and core drilling services, particularly in the North East of England, are well-positioned to gain further business by demonstrating capability in complex projects like those described. The successful bidder is a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting the scope for similar sized firms to engage in lucrative public projects. With this completion status, businesses aiming to establish or expand their service offerings in specialised drilling and fire services can consider pursuing similar opportunities within council tenders.

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Notice Title

Core Drilling and Firestopping to Ewart, Shaftoe and Bramwell Court

Notice Description

We are seeking a specialist contractor, competent in diamond drilling and third-party accredited for fire stopping (e.g., FIRAS), to carry out works at 3 mid-rise blocks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024333-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

45121000 - Test drilling work

76340000 - Core drilling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,456 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMON DRILLERS

Further Information

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