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REX2606 Groundwater Borehole Remediation Project

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 12:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council has commissioned the "REX2606 Groundwater Borehole Remediation Project," focusing on the rehabilitation of 53 groundwater wells in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of works, specifically targeting dredging and pumping operations related to water treatment plant installations and groundwater pollution rehabilitation. This contract was awarded on 25th November 2025 to NICHOLLS BOREHOLES AND GROUND SOURCE LIMITED, with the active period spanning from 1st May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method under a below-threshold, limited competition framework, with the contract valued at £82,486.85 excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in environmental and water treatment projects, specifically those adept in borehole and groundwater remediation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in site assessment, well maintenance, and construction of water management infrastructure will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. The provision of essential services such as pump removal, reinstatement, and the construction of temporary weirs, combined with the supply of labour and materials, makes this a comprehensive project, fostering business growth opportunities in the environmental engineering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REX2606 Groundwater Borehole Remediation Project

Notice Description

Rother District Council appointed NICHOLLS COUNTRYSIDE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED for remediation of 53 existing groundwater wells, including site assessment, mobilisation, CCTV surveys, well cleaning and maintenance, pump removal and reinstatement, recovery of lodged pumps where required, and construction of temporary weirs. The scope includes provision of labour, equipment, materials, consumables, weekly progress updates, and submission of a final completion report and well schedule.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069184-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45245000 - Dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations

90733900 - Groundwater pollution treatment or rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,486 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHOLLS BOREHOLES AND GROUND SOURCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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