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UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

27 Apr 2022 at 13:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the project titled "UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site." This initiative falls under the construction industry category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded following a completed tender stage. Key dates in this process include the contract start date of 1st May 2022 and an end date of 20th September 2023, with the tender period concluding on 26th April 2022.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction and engineering, particularly those with expertise in civil works and subsurface research facilities. Given the project's focus on low-carbon energy technologies, firms specialising in sustainable construction and thermal storage solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The project's substantial value of £8,234,164.53 indicates a lucrative opportunity for capable contractors to engage in innovative and impactful work in the UK’s evolving energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site

Notice Description

In 2017, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy approved funding for the development of two subsurface scientific research facilities, to be delivered by the British Geological Survey for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). These first-of-their-kind research facilities will generate knowledge that will contribute to the responsible development of new low-carbon energy technologies both in the UK and internationally. One site in Glasgow is complete and construction of the Cheshire site is yet to commence and is the subject of this procurement activity. This PIN is for the Principal Contractor who will construct the UKGEOS Cheshire Observatory. The observatory is a research field site comprising a novel, highly instrumented borehole array, which will be used to undertake research into thermal storage and other related topics. This opportunity gives the Principal Contractor the opportunity to contribute to a highly unique and specialised project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d67f2a14-8468-4a37-ae11-97c829617281
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c133e6-7739-4a2f-86bd-20faca455900
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,234,164 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,234,164 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 20 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN12 1FL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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