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title: "Borehole Works (New Energy Centre)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e79f"
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# Borehole Works (New Energy Centre)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e79f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Aston University, a public authority based in Birmingham, UK, focuses on the development of a new energy initiative. Specifically, the project titled "Borehole Works (New Energy Centre)" involves the design, supply, installation, and testing services for borehole works as part of the Salix-funded New Energy Centre project. The contracting authority initiated an open, below-threshold tender process that concluded successfully, leading to the award of the contract. The procurement phase transitioned from tender to award as of 30th April 2026 following the signing of the contract on 16th January 2026. The project is classified under the works category, specifically focusing on water-well drilling, with the services being implemented within Birmingham's UKG31 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in drilling, ground source heat pump systems, and related construction services. It is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Drift Services Group Ltd, which successfully secured the contract for the borehole projects. With a project value exceeding £1.6 million GBP, businesses capable of delivering precise, quality-assured borehole drilling and installation will find this a lucrative opportunity to showcase their expertise in environmentally sustainable energy solutions. The project's demands for innovative design and problem-solving skills make it an attractive proposition for advanced engineering firms looking to expand their project portfolios within the UK.

## Notice

Design, supply, installation and testing services for borehole works in support of the Salix-funded New Energy Centre project at Aston University, delivered under a JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024 with Contractor's Design Portion following an open below threshold tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039790-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,240,000 |
| Lots value | £3,240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,639,510 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRIFT SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262220 - Water-well drilling

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 10:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039790-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 15:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076567-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039790-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076567-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9876fdce-44c9-f011-813a-005056b64545
  Please use the link to ProContract to access the tender and associated documentation.

## Notice URLs

- https://driftgroup.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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