Tender

(NU/1713) Thermal Response Testing Services

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

31 May 2022 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 10:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University has issued a tender titled "(NU/1713) Thermal Response Testing Services" to procure thermal response testing at a geothermal borehole located in the Helix quarter of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This focuses on various tasks including preliminary inspections and thermal response tests, with a total contract value of £95,000. The tender period is open until 31 May 2022, with contract commencement set for 20 June 2022 and ending on 20 October 2022. The procurement is classified under the categories of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with an open procedure for bidding.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in engineering and environmental services, especially those specialising in geothermal energy solutions. Businesses with capabilities in site preparation, thermal testing, and energy efficiency services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, positioning themselves for growth within the evolving energy sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1713) Thermal Response Testing Services

Notice Description

The Newcastle University Helix quarter is located in the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. The site, formerly known as Science Central, consists of multi-use buildings both residential and academic The following link will provide you with further information: https://newcastlehelix.com/explore The University is looking to appoint a Company to provide thermal response testing at a deep geothermal borehole located within this site. 2.2 Scope of Services The purpose of this contract is to carry out three thermal response tests at the already drilled and constructed Newcastle deep geothermal well for the purposes of research, including: 1. The preliminary inspection of a deep (~1650 mbgl) geothermal borehole 2. Preparation of the site and borehole to include the installation of coaxial pipe configuration within borehole. 3. Thermal response testing to include minimum of three 96 hour thermal response tests 4. Retrieval of coaxial pipe configuration 5. Demobilisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2f8443c-313e-48c1-855f-058ce45412c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936cf997-7813-4191-9bbb-0765e1b8c6be
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2022 - 20 Oct 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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