---
title: "Quotation for Search and Treat 2 No. Abandoned Mine Shafts at the Location of Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061297"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061297.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Quotation for Search and Treat 2 No. Abandoned Mine Shafts at the Location of Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061297

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for stabilising abandoned mine shafts located at Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands. The contract was awarded to FORKERS LIMITED with a gross value of £82,399, and the award status is active as of 4th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 23rd March 2026 to 24th April 2026. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, focused on construction works within the siteworks and mining industry categories in the UKG37 region.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in siteworks, construction, and stabilisation projects, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands area. Such contracts can facilitate growth by offering exposure to public authority contracts and the possibility for long-term partnerships with governmental bodies like Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Businesses with expertise in grid drilling and grouting techniques are ideally positioned to provide competitive bids in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their portfolio and boosting their reputation in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Search and Treat 2 No. Abandoned Mine Shafts at the Location of Boscobel Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell, West Midlands. The delivery of this contract shall be carried out in accordance with the below: Stabilisation of abandoned shafts via grid drill and grouting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £68,666 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45250000 - Construction works for plants, mining and manufacturing and for buildings relating to the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020245-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 09:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008311-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020245-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008311-2026
  30th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forkers.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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