Tender

UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

29 Nov 2020 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking a Principal Contractor for the UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils project at the Cheshire site, as part of a larger initiative approved by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The contract, valued at £6,500,000, will focus on constructing a research facility designed for advanced studies in thermal storage. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 30 March 2021. Work is expected to commence in May 2021 and conclude by late June 2022, with the project situated in the North West of England in the United Kingdom, classified under construction project management services.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in specialised research facilities and thermal energy technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, allowing them to gain valuable experience and contribute to a pioneering project aimed at developing low-carbon energy solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovative construction practices and project management capabilities will be well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially benefit from future projects in the expanding low-carbon energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site

Notice Description

In 2017, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy approved funding for the development of two subsurface scientific research facilities, to be delivered by the British Geological Survey for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). These first-of-their-kind research facilities will generate knowledge that will contribute to the responsible development of new low-carbon energy technologies both in the UK and internationally. One site in Glasgow is complete and construction of the Cheshire site is yet to commence and is the subject of this procurement activity. This PIN is for the Principal Contractor who will construct the UKGEOS Cheshire Observatory. The observatory is a research field site comprising a novel, highly instrumented borehole array, which will be used to undertake research into thermal storage and other related topics. This opportunity gives the Principal Contractor the opportunity to contribute to a highly unique and specialised project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9867714c-1eda-4ce8-b84c-637e1eab5233
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2021 - 28 Jun 2022 1-2 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FP
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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