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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: DIRECTIONAL DRILLING & MICRO TUNNEL BORING
2. Awarding Authority: Uk Power Networks Services, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Public works contract
4. Description: Directional Drilling – Tender Specification
Contract Scope – Specifically able to deliver directional drilling and micro tunnel boring.
The awarding authority requires supplier(s) to provide the service of Trenchless duct installation techniques. It is expected that this will primarily be Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), however, specific project requirements may be suited to other trenchless techniques. The scope of work will include all required activities, including but not limited to, detailed design prior to any drill, (including specific drill profile and methodology), fully managed undertaking of the drill and stakeholder management to successful completion of the project.
5. CPV Code(s): 42637000, 45122000, 44111210, 76300000, 76340000, 42637200, 43124000, 43132100, 45120000
6. NUTS code(s): UKJ, UKJ2, UKJ25, UKH3, UKI
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Delivery point Heathrow Airport
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Supply chain ID 135395-HAL_
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated contract value (GBP) N: GBP 10m – 20m
10. CompeteFor response deadline 10.4.2026 (09:42).
11. Address to which they must be sent: Note: This is a CompeteFor opportunity. Opportunities may be with both public and private sector businesses. To apply, please click the following link to register on the CompeteFor portal Web:
12. Other information: Opportunity Method Contract Opportunity
Opportunity Status Open
Opportunity Type Private Sector
Notice Type Notice
Nature of Opportunity Services
Procedure type Call off from a Framework Agreement
About the buyer’s selection process:
What factors will be important to you when selecting a Supplier for this work, – cost and experience
Will Suppliers have to provide any evidence to you if shortlisted – yes, if invited to tender.
After shortlisting, what will happen next – potentially invited to formal tender process
About the buyer:
Future directional drilling, HDD works at Heathrow Airport.
Details of specialist staff required (if any) N/A
Estimated tender close date 31/05/2026
Estimated contract award date 01/07/2026
Estimated contract start date 02/07/2026
Estimated contract end date 01/07/2029
Is SME No
Is VCO No
Is framework agreement Yes
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