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UK SBS PR19053 The Sampling and Analysis of Groundwater at Selected Locations across the Border Areas of Ireland

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Sep 2019 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the project titled "UK SBS PR19053 The Sampling and Analysis of Groundwater at Selected Locations across the Border Areas of Ireland." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on groundwater pollution monitoring or control services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for bids set for 23 October 2019 at 14:00 hours, with a maximum budget of 160,000 euros. The locations for the project are primarily in Northern Ireland, involving the installation of 51 groundwater monitoring points across various catchments as part of the broader Catchment Care project funded through the EU's INTERREG VA Programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services and water quality analysis. Companies specialising in groundwater monitoring, drilling, and pollution control will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The successful bidder will be required to conduct onsite sampling and analysis, indicating a need for firms equipped to handle both field work and analytical testing. With match funding from the respective Irish and Northern Irish authorities, the project aims to establish long-term improvements in water quality, creating a legacy for successful contractors involved in these vital environmental services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR19053 The Sampling and Analysis of Groundwater at Selected Locations across the Border Areas of Ireland

Notice Description

***The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made*** CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 23/10/2019 at 14:00 HOURS. *Please note: MAXIMUM BUDGET IS 160,000 EUROS* DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. This is for the sampling and analysis of groundwater at selected locations across the border areas of the island of Ireland. This work is part of the Catchment Care project. The CatchmentCARE project is being funded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme's Body. Match-funding has been provided by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in Ireland making a grand total of EUR13.8 million. The aim of CatchmentCARE is to establish 3 water quality improvement projects in the Finn, Blackwater and Arney Catchments and install 51 boreholes across the region. This will be achieved through 3 policy actions, 6 catchment actions and 3 community actions which were selected based on three critical criteria; measurable impact on water quality; transferable beyond the 3 catchments; and contribute to a project legacy. The actions selected will address water quality issues related to hydromorphology, point and diffuse sources of pollution, farm nutrient management practices, characterisation and monitoring of groundwater quality, lag times in response to the implementation of measures and an economic analysis of the cost of achieving the objectives of the Water Framework Directive in the three catchments. The Catchment Care project will install 51 groundwater monitoring points. The installation will take place over the summer of 2019, 2020 and possibly 2021. It is anticipated that around 20 boreholes will be completed in 2019 and the remainder in 2020. The successful tenderer is required to undertake sample collection and onsite analysis at the 51 boreholes installed and 12 springs. 3 sampling rounds per borehole/spring per year will be required. Drilling is not expected to commence until Sept 2019 then it is anticipated that one sampling round will take place at possibly 20 boreholes in 2019, 3 samplings rounds at 51 boreholes and 12 springs in 2020 and 3 sampling rounds at 51 boreholes and 12 springs in 2021. Suppliers must be available for up to 51 or less boreholes and 12 springs depending on situations beyond our control. Additionally, if the BGS requires sampling at additional sites, the successful tenderer will be offered the opportunity to undertake this work at the rates provided in the initial tender. It is anticipated that no more than 5 additional sites will be added to the sampling programme, although some sites may be replaced. During each of the sampling rounds, the successful tenderer will be required to take duplicate samples. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 23/10/2019 at 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7842a0cb-9499-4f81-b8d3-63c3cd46524e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5fede01-ccca-452f-8f0c-6b01acc4f5ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2019 - 24 Nov 2021 2-3 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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