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16 Jul 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Corserv Solutions Ltd, located in Scorrier, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process to procure drilling and blasting services for the Castle-an-Dinas quarry near Penzance in Cornwall. The project is titled "Drill and Blast (rock on the ground) Contract" and falls under the industry category of blasting and associated rock-removal work. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd August 2026. Interested parties should also note that the enquiry period ends on 31st July 2026. The procurement method is open, specifically below the threshold open competition, making it accessible to a wide array of potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for organizations experienced in drilling and blasting operations, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs. The contract, valued at £800,000 net (£960,000 gross), offers a substantial business development prospect in the works category with potential contract renewals extending up to August 2030. The project's criteria heavily weigh on price (60%) and quality (40%), appealing to businesses that can deliver cost-effective yet high-quality technical solutions. Companies looking to leverage their expertise in such specialised services stand to benefit considerably by competing for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Drill and Blast (rock on the ground) Contract

Notice Description

Corserv Solutions Limited on behalf of it's Cormac Solutions division is seeking to procure a drill and bast (rock on the ground contract) from a suitably experienced and accredited organisation. The successful bidder will be commissioned to provide drill and blast works, primarily for the Castle-an-Dinas quarry near Penzance in Cornwall.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two potential extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cce4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067248-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111210 - Blasting and associated rock-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORSERV SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SCORRIER
Postcode
TR16 5EH
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Redruth North
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

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