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National Borehole Decommissioning Project

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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17 Jan 2022 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Borehole Decommissioning Project, managed by the Environment Agency (EA), is currently in the Award stage of its procurement process. This project aims to provide technical support over the next five years for the surveying and remediation of redundant boreholes identified across the UK. The contract, valued at £1,063,261.75, will extend from 24 December 2021 to 23 December 2026. The procurement method employed for this project was selective, with bids for this contract due by 11 November 2021. The project is classified under Technical Services in the CPV classification scheme.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, especially those with expertise in groundwater management, surveying, and remediation activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which involves extensive work on approximately 2,075 remaining redundant boreholes. The work is crucial for evaluating water resource conditions and supporting essential environmental management strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Borehole Decommissioning Project

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) Groundwater Area Implementation Group (GWAIG) have adopted a strategic approach to borehole decommissioning by initiating the National Borehole Decommissioning Project (NBDP). The NBDP currently requires external technical support over the next five-years to survey redundant boreholes and urgently remediate or decommission any high-risk boreholes that are located across the country. The EA GW Level Monitoring Network (GWLMN) comprises of approximately 5,000 active boreholes of our own and other private boreholes. The GWLMN has evolved over a long period of time from regional groundwater level monitoring networks that were first established by the water authorities. This network of GWLMN boreholes and wells is now used by the Environment Agency (EA) to assess the condition of water resources, support drought management decisions, assist in flood forecasting, evaluate WFD compliance, etc. The EA GW Teams constantly review the validity of the GWLMN and if a borehole is judged as being redundant it is now transferred across to the NBDP. To date, 2,496 redundant boreholes have been identified on a Master Information Request Spreadsheet (MIRS) as assets for further investigation. The aim of this commission is to provide technical support to identify and survey a catalogue of redundant boreholes that has been compiled during a comprehensive desk-based survey. Currently, 421 redundant boreholes have been surveyed, leaving an outstanding number of 2,075 redundant boreholes to be surveyed. This commission builds on previous work performed since 2017. Additional information: Below is a link to the website where the framework terms and conditions are available: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32a9703-ab6d-4d87-9d58-3541760de8f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,063,261 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,063,261 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH

Further Information

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