--- title: "Directional Drilling & Micro Tunnel Boring" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57c2a501-b709-40e9-b2ed-d254e8ed5a48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c2a501-b709-40e9-b2ed-d254e8ed5a48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c2a501-b709-40e9-b2ed-d254e8ed5a48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c2a501-b709-40e9-b2ed-d254e8ed5a48.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Directional Drilling & Micro Tunnel Boring Buyer: UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57c2a501-b709-40e9-b2ed-d254e8ed5a48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c2a501-b709-40e9-b2ed-d254e8ed5a48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c2a501-b709-40e9-b2ed-d254e8ed5a48.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by UK Power Networks Services is currently in the tender stage and focuses on "Directional Drilling & Micro Tunnel Boring" services within the drilling machinery sector. It offers a substantial opportunity with a contract value estimated between GBP 10,000,000 and GBP 20,000,000. The services required will involve trenchless duct installation techniques, specifically Horizontal Directional Drilling. The geographic scope extends from the UK and the British Overseas Territories to the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender process utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Interested parties need to submit their proposals by 10 April 2026, with the contract period slated to run from 2 July 2026 to 1 July 2029. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in drilling machinery and services, particularly entities with expertise in trenchless technology. Companies experienced in detailed drill design, management, and stakeholder interaction during the execution of such projects could leverage this contract to expand their operational footprint internationally. While the procurement process is selective, it does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, implying that larger, more established firms with the capacity to handle substantial projects are particularly well-suited. Businesses could benefit from the sustained project engagement over the contract's extensive timeline, making strategic investments in technology and talent worthwhile to fulfil the comprehensive service requirements detailed by UK Power Networks Services. ## Notice Directional Drilling - Tender Specification Contract Scope - Specifically able to deliver directional drilling and micro tunnel boring. UK Power Networks Services requires supplier(s) to provide the service of Trenchless duct installation techniques. It is expected that this will primarily be Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), however, specific project requirements may be suited to other trenchless techniques. The scope of work will include all required activities, including but not limited to, detailed design prior to any drill, (including specific drill profile and methodology), fully managed undertaking of the drill and stakeholder management to successful completion of the project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c3d1e-c51a-4741-b19a-63267a661883 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES | | Locality | HOUNSLOW | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW6 3SY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | Heathrow Villages | | Westminster constituency | Hayes and Harlington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 42637000 - Machine tools for drilling, boring or milling metal - 42637200 - Machine tools for boring metal - 43124000 - Boring machinery - 43132100 - Drilling machinery - 44111210 - Drilling cement - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work - 45122000 - Test boring work - 76300000 - Drilling services - 76340000 - Core drilling ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c3d1e-c51a-4741-b19a-63267a661883 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c3d1e-c51a-4741-b19a-63267a661883 2nd April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=110261576 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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