Tender

Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5

CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE

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Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance for the contract titled "Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5". This project falls within the geological and geophysical instruments industry and is situated in the United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 2nd August 2021, with the planned contract period commencing on 1st December 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is just over £9.5 million, with an initial term of five years and an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on engineering, geological consultancy, and construction services, particularly those with experience in environmental projects and site investigations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority seeks qualified contractors to engage in laboratory work and site preparation activities. Businesses that can provide innovative sealing solutions and demonstrate expertise in geological and geotechnical services will likely find themselves well-suited to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sealing Deep Site Investigation Boreholes - Phase 5

Notice Description

RWM's working model for the proposed procurement strategy is for a single contract award with a suitably qualified contractor to deliver Phase 5. This strategy may change based upon the outcome of this market engagement and further development of the procurement strategy. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with an option to extend this for a further 2 years. A DRAFT Contract Technical Specification and Questionnaire can be accessed by registering on the RWM procurement tendering system here: Sellafield Ltd (eu-supply.com) For background on the borehole sealing project, please see http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-1-report-rwmd03042/ (Phase 1 output) and http://rwm.nda.gov.uk/publication/sealing-deep-site-investigation-boreholes-phase-2-final-report/ (Phase 2 output). Activities to be included in Phase 5 will consider 'small-scale' laboratory work on materials such as bentonite, 'large-scale' laboratory work (e.g. using 20m mock-up boreholes), natural analogues (currently progressing via a series of international collaborative projects), a continuation of work on bridge plugs (a collaboration between RWM and two international waste management organisations), field demonstrations in pre-existing boreholes up to 2km deep and in underground research laboratories. No borehole drilling will be undertaken. However, preparing a borehole for sealing may require rehabilitation, removal of abandoned in-hole equipment, milling and under-reaming of a window in borehole casing, etc. - access to coiled tubing and drill string technology is anticipated. Bentonite has already been chosen as the seal material for use in boreholes in lower strength sedimentary rocks and higher strength rocks. Bentonite will be emplaced in boreholes in Phase 5 via use of the Downhole Placement System, a tool has been developed for this project. A different approach can be followed for a borehole penetrating an evaporite layer in Phase 5.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-107b9bb8-d6f8-4195-84a5-00c226b0eafc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e18c79f-6b9c-4ac6-b435-9979fce33804
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71540000 - Construction management services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,001 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 Over 5 years
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
CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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