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Drill and Blast (rock on the ground) Contract

Corserv Solutions Ltd

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Corserv Solutions Ltd, on behalf of its Cormac Solutions division, is procuring drill and blast works for rock excavation and removal. The requirement is primarily for work at Castle-an-Dinas quarry near Penzance in Cornwall, with the procurement classified as works and covering blasting and associated rock-removal activity. The buyer is a public undertaking. The successful supplier will be commissioned to carry out the required drilling and blasting operations at the quarry. This opportunity is therefore relevant to contractors providing commercial quarry, extraction, civil engineering or related rock-breaking services, particularly those able to undertake controlled blasting and associated removal work in Cornwall.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open below-threshold competition. It comprises one lot, with electronic submission allowed. Enquiries had to be submitted by 31 July 2026 at 3:00pm, and offers by 3 August 2026 at 3:00pm. The estimated lot value is £800,000 excluding VAT, or £960,000 including VAT. The intended contract period is 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, with two possible 12-month extensions, allowing performance to continue until 31 August 2030. Evaluation is based on quality and technical merit, weighted at 40%, and price, weighted at 60%. The procurement is not divided into multiple lots.

This opportunity suits an experienced, accredited organisation able to deliver drill and blast works for rock on the ground. Suppliers should be capable of planning and carrying out drilling, controlled blasting and associated rock-removal operations in a quarry environment, with the practical competence and safety discipline needed for this type of work. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it is not limited to large contractors. Businesses with relevant quarry, mining, civil engineering or specialist blasting experience are likely to be well placed to compete, provided they can demonstrate suitable technical quality and deliver the works required at Castle-an-Dinas quarry. The quality and technical element forms a substantial part of the assessment.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Corserv Solutions Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCORRIER
Postcode
TR16 5EH
Postcode Area
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

Notice Documents

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