Tender

Specific environmental risks from repurposing oil and gas wells

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

06 Oct 2021 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Specific environmental risks from repurposing oil and gas wells". This initiative falls under the research services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, with submissions due by 13:00 on 29th October 2021. The project's budget is set at £20,000, and it aims to explore the environmental implications of repurposing hydrocarbon wells for alternative energy applications. The contract period will commence on 16th November 2021 and last until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in assessing the impact of energy resource management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies that offer expertise in hydrology, geothermal energy, and environmental risk assessment would be well-positioned to compete for this project, as it requires analytical skills to investigate potential contamination pathways and the viability of repurposing existing wells for non-hydrocarbon uses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specific environmental risks from repurposing oil and gas wells

Notice Description

Hydrocarbon wells that have not yet been fully decommissioned can be repurposed and used for the extraction of geothermal energy, storage of hydrogen, thermal or mechanical energy, or CO2. However, it is not yet clear what the potential environmental impacts might be from using these wells for purposes for which they weren't originally intended. For this we need to build on our existing knowledge about the source-pathways-receptors of pollution from oil and gas wells and other technologies in order to understand the specific environmental risks from different fluids and operating regimes associated with repurposed wells. This project will 1. Explain how onshore oil and gas wells can be repurposed to extract or store non-hydrocarbon fluids in the subsurface. 2. Summarise requirements for repurposing wells for different technologies (i.e. geothermal, hydrogen and CO2). 3. Detail the potential sources and pathways of contamination to groundwater that could result from repurposing wells. 4. Provide an indication as to how many onshore hydrocarbon wells could feasibly and safely be repurposed for different applications. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to sian.loveless@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 13:00 on 29nd October 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc340d6a-ea0d-481f-a19f-307dafff4ac1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BD
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
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Further Information

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