Planning

Contract for Drilling an Abstraction and Re-injection Well to enable development of a District Heating Network in South Shields

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Nov 2020 at 08:15

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2020 at 16:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves South Tyneside Council seeking expressions of interest for a contract titled "Contract for Drilling an Abstraction and Re-injection Well to enable development of a District Heating Network in South Shields." With a budget of £3,000,000, the project falls under the "Test drilling work" category and is located in South Shields in the North East of England. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement method is an open procedure and the contract period is scheduled from 1st March 2021 to 31st October 2021. Key dates include the published notice on 19th November 2020, with a communication date for future notices set for 18th January 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses in the drilling and geotechnical testing sectors. Companies that specialise in renewable energy solutions, hydrogeological testing, and sensitive site management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on sustainable energy recovery and working with mine water, businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and contribute to important environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Drilling an Abstraction and Re-injection Well to enable development of a District Heating Network in South Shields

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council (STC) wishes to establish a district heat and power network in the Holborn and Ocean Road areas of South Shields. The overall 10MW energy scheme is to utilise a number of renewable and low carbon energy recovery sources and part of the scheme is to heat properties via extracting mine water from flooded abandoned mine workings several hundred metres below ground. Expressions of interest are sought by suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the following works. An initial contract is required to drill an abstraction and separate re-injection well and perform hydrogeological testing. At this outline design stage it is envisioned that the Drilling Contract would include (but not necessarily be limited to) the following:- Pre-Works Design and Mobilisation Prior to commencement of drilling, the Contractor will be required to provide quality and health and safety documentation including a Drilling Method Statement, Drilling Pollution Prevention Mitigation Plan, Mine Gas Drilling Management Plan, Noise/Dust and Vibration Management Plans, Site Waste Management and Disposal Plan Drilling Scope of Works Site Setup, Headworks and Conductor Casing Stage 1 Abstraction Well Pilot Hole to either the Bensham or Hutton workings at a depth of around 280 to 315 m bgl, with monitoring of minewater conditions (gas and water level/quality). Stage 2 Abstraction Well - once the targeted mine workings of an adequate permeability are intersected, the 'pilot' hole is to be enlarged to an upper limit of 500mm diameter finished production casing to achieve up to 100l/s flow. Stage 3 Reinjection Well to the High Main at a depth of around 200 m bgl of an adequate diameter to enable installation and grouting in of the permanent well casing. Testing including geologging, mine gas, mine water level and quality and then well development/step testing/constant rate flow testing. Prepare a well completion report including records of drilling, casing, integrity testing, geophysical test records and hydrogeological testing and monitoring. Please see attached advert for details of how to apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d4229ff-43a3-46eb-8e08-ba0c3fae8cf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcfcf2ed-7cde-4220-a7e5-365b965b1e98
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45121000 - Test drilling work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Graham
Contact Email
kevin.graham@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07484030491

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

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