Tender

GB-Colchester: Borehole investigation

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2018 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Colchester Borough Council, which is seeking to commission a contractor for a borehole investigation project. This initiative falls under the works category, specifically for water-well drilling, and is located in Colchester, East of England. The active tender invites expressions of interest until 17:00 hours on 29th January 2018, with the final deadline for tender submissions set for 12:00 (noon) on 5th February 2018. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, with a contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19th February 2018 and is expected to conclude by 14th April 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in construction and environmental services related to water management. Companies capable of providing drilling, testing, and infrastructure services for groundwater systems would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project not only opens avenues for immediate revenue but also positions businesses for future tenders aligned with sustainable water solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Borehole investigation

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to construct and test an exploratory water well in confined Chalk to confirm the viability of, and to provide part of the infrastructure for, an open loop groundwater heating system. The borehole infrastructure shall be tested and, on completion of testing, shall be secured with a bolted flange plate within a secure well vault to enable the borehole to be reused for the final groundwater heating system. Further details of the actual requirements can be found in the specification/ Schedule of Works Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Expressions of interest closes at 17:00 hrs on Monday 29th January 2018. Tenders must be submitted via the portal by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 5th February 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-052867af-002a-4926-9de9-cf853f64f11e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712ccc35-85f2-4932-9fbb-0d6910e4b4ac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262220 - Water-well drilling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2018 - 14 Apr 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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