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title: "UOW982 - Borehole for Lakeside Campus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060efe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# UOW982 - Borehole for Lakeside Campus

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060efe

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## Summary

The University of Worcester, located at Henwick Grove, Worcester, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the borehole project at Lakeside Campus. This project falls under the works category, specifically involving test drilling and boring work, and is classified within a sub-central government public authority industry. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method below the threshold. Key dates include the contract start on 9 March 2026, expected to end on 31 December 2028. The tender stage had a submission period ending on 18 February 2026, with awarding to ACTIVE PUMP SERVICES LTD, situated in Worthing, UK. The contract carries a value of £85,000, with a gross amount of £102,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in drilling and pump installations. Due to the open competition method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) had the chance to participate, fostering growth in their business portfolios by undertaking large-scale university projects. Companies with expertise in environmental and sustainable energy solutions, such as solar pumps, would find this project particularly beneficial. Additionally, this tender demonstrates substantial prospects for businesses aiming to form strong partnerships with educational institutions, given its alignment with quality and price criteria, emphasising a balanced approach to competitive bidding.

## Notice

A Borehole to be drilled at Lakeside Campus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022762-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE PUMP SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022762-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013364-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 16:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022762-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013364-2026
  13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006824-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://www.activepumpservices.co.uk
- http://www.worcester.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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