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IA3933 Procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a replacement Highways Coring Rig located in Stafford, UK. The process, classified under public authority sub-central government, reached the award stage on the 29th of April, 2026, with a contract signed on the 6th of March, 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition, emphasizing a streamlined approach. The contract, valued at £36,000 gross, will be active from the 27th of April, 2026, to the 27th of April, 2027, underlining an efficient transition to new equipment for the council's operations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of drilling rigs and related goods. Given the nature of the procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises may particularly find such opportunities advantageous, especially those with existing relationships or reputation for supplying robust equipment. As Staffordshire County Council demonstrates a requirement for specific machinery without a competitive tender, aligning your products with exact governmental needs could foster future partnership opportunities and drive business expansion within public procurement channels.

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Notice Title

IA3933 Procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig

Notice Description

IA3933 Procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig - The procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039198-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43132200 - Drilling rig

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XCALIBRE EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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