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title: "Core Drilling and Firestopping to Ewart, Shaftoe and Bramwell Court"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066cdc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Core Drilling and Firestopping to Ewart, Shaftoe and Bramwell Court

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cdc

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council has recently concluded the procurement process for "Core Drilling and Firestopping to Ewart, Shaftoe and Bramwell Court," within the public authority sub-central government category, under the industry of works specifically for core drilling and firestopping services. This contract has been awarded to DEMON DRILLERS LIMITED, and the work is set to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting until 29th May 2026, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, region UKC22. It was conducted under a limited procurement method, below threshold with limited competition, indicating a selective approach to bidders.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in diamond drilling and those with third-party fire-stopping accreditation (such as FIRAS). SMEs focused on test drilling and core drilling services, particularly in the North East of England, are well-positioned to gain further business by demonstrating capability in complex projects like those described. The successful bidder is a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting the scope for similar sized firms to engage in lucrative public projects. With this completion status, businesses aiming to establish or expand their service offerings in specialised drilling and fire services can consider pursuing similar opportunities within council tenders.

## Notice

We are seeking a specialist contractor, competent in diamond drilling and third-party accredited for fire stopping (e.g., FIRAS), to carry out works at 3 mid-rise blocks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024333-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,456 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEMON DRILLERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 45121000 - Test drilling work
- 76340000 - Core drilling

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 08:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024333-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024333-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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