Tender

Potential environmental impacts from techniques to enhance rock permeability

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a tender process for a project titled "Potential environmental impacts from techniques to enhance rock permeability." This procurement, classified under research services, is centred in the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active and will close for submissions on 1st September 2021 at 17:30. The contract period is set to commence on 20th September 2021 and will run until 28th February 2022. The procurement is being undertaken through a limited method, specifically competitive quotation, with a total estimated value of £20,000.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in environmental science and engineering techniques related to rock permeability and hydraulic fracturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement process is designed to be accessible for them. The successful bidder will contribute to advancing knowledge and understanding in this field, which may further lead to additional contracts and collaborations within the oil, gas, and geothermal industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Potential environmental impacts from techniques to enhance rock permeability

Notice Description

Reservoir engineering is used to achieve and maintain an adequate flow rate for conventional oil and gas operations, as well as geothermal heat and power. Physical and chemical engineering techniques to increase or restore (rock) formation permeability have been widely used for many years. Using literature, experience and expert elicitation this project will improve our understanding of the physical and/or chemical processes involved with techniques to enhance rock permeability and identify potential environmental impacts by: a) Provide detailed technical definitions of hydraulic fracturing and other physical and chemical techniques to enhance rock permeability. b) Provide a summary of techniques for enhancing rock permeability (for oil/gas/geothermal/other industries) that are, or could be, used in England, including the quantity and composition of any injected fluids, pressures and repeated treatments and surface infrastructure and activities. c) Assess the possible impacts of these techniques on the target and surrounding rock, fate of injected fluids (including by-products of fluid-rock interactions) and identify potential environmental risks. 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 17:30 on September 1st 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0559b72-598c-471f-8fb4-188ff91c0240
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2df142-5dbe-4b6a-9a39-9516d5a164e1
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
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 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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