---
title: "IA3933 Procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068dfc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# IA3933 Procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068dfc

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a replacement Highways Coring Rig located in Stafford, UK. The process, classified under public authority sub-central government, reached the award stage on the 29th of April, 2026, with a contract signed on the 6th of March, 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold without competition, emphasizing a streamlined approach. The contract, valued at £36,000 gross, will be active from the 27th of April, 2026, to the 27th of April, 2027, underlining an efficient transition to new equipment for the council's operations.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of drilling rigs and related goods. Given the nature of the procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises may particularly find such opportunities advantageous, especially those with existing relationships or reputation for supplying robust equipment. As Staffordshire County Council demonstrates a requirement for specific machinery without a competitive tender, aligning your products with exact governmental needs could foster future partnership opportunities and drive business expansion within public procurement channels.

## Notice

IA3933 Procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig - The procurement of a replacement Highways Coring Rig.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039198-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XCALIBRE EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43132200 - Drilling rig

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039198-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039198-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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