AwardedAwarded 23 January 2026
Borehole drilling for livestock water supply
Natural England · Central government
In brief
Natural England awarded construction and building maintenance work to Hughes Exploration and Environmental Limited on 23 January 2026.
The notice gives a value of £15,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 months, starting 3 December 2025.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Install a water powered solar bore hole, to provide water for livestock, works include drilling borehole installing pump to fill existing 10000l underground tank and to install a water trough.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes Exploration and Environmental Limited (SME) | £31,600 | 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 072196-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 016747-2026
About the buyer
Natural EnglandLast 12 months
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From notice 072196-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 November 2025, last updated 25 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.