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title: "T504 Borehole Construction Course"
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# T504 Borehole Construction Course

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb96a903-ef40-4d7e-a76f-c98978df2235

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "T504 Borehole Construction Course" was managed by Defra Commercial, located at 17 Smith Square, London, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the consultative engineering and construction services category with the CPV code 71310000. The tender utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The award stage was completed, and Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd was chosen as the supplier. The contract period started on 1st August 2025 and ends on 1st October 2026. The official award notice was published on 25th February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its procurement method and direct action. Businesses specialising in engineering consultancy and construction services are well-suited to seize similar opportunities in public procurement. The geographic scope, including all British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK, suggests potential international outreach and collaboration. Engaging in such contracts could provide a robust platform for expansion and visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

T504 Borehole Construction Course

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd53b17-ff7e-4575-9d36-43f62b3a7559 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,464 |
| 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 | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd53b17-ff7e-4575-9d36-43f62b3a7559

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd53b17-ff7e-4575-9d36-43f62b3a7559
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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