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title: "Stiperstones borehole"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
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# Stiperstones borehole

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3790e03-660b-4354-8431-aa958c47a2fb

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## Summary

Natural England is inviting tenders for the Stiperstones borehole project in Shropshire. This procurement falls under the 'Mobile drilling derricks' category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 35,000. The tender deadline is 20th July 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from 4th to 8th September 2023.

This opportunity to drill a borehole presents a chance for works contractors, particularly those experienced in mobile drilling, to engage with Natural England. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project's location in Shropshire offers a strategic advantage for local businesses wanting to expand their portfolio.

## Notice

Drilling of borehole for water supply for cattle/sheep at the Stiperstones NNR, Shropshire. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to simon.cooter@naturalengland.org.uk by 17: 00 on 20.07.23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to simon.cooter@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faccb3b-9b62-443a-a12c-33c39da4fcc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,850 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | MINSTERLEY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY5 0NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Chirbury and Worthen |
| Westminster constituency | South Shropshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGHES GEOTHERMAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144100 - Mobile drilling derricks

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2023 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faccb3b-9b62-443a-a12c-33c39da4fcc4
- 6 Jul 2023 at 15:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e86d448-e3be-4d77-8dc7-a4db420a86ea
- 6 Jul 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e86d448-e3be-4d77-8dc7-a4db420a86ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faccb3b-9b62-443a-a12c-33c39da4fcc4
  21st November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e86d448-e3be-4d77-8dc7-a4db420a86ea
  6th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b077c26-904c-4010-b92f-be4ae603d154
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/554e4599-591e-433d-96d9-473fd6b7bc17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61765767-bac3-4f0e-ae1d-6dac595d2812
  map PDF
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffc36aa0-d9bf-44d9-bfdf-a544f111f870
  Photos
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56e41c10-e645-428c-ad4c-72ee9b75196e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e09a8e48-ea61-46a8-ad3f-1dd836449b39
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/86b02303-c03d-4e9d-901b-2e91b25328a1

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