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UKRI-4762 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing contamination

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2025 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the installation of environmental monitoring boreholes, aimed at assessing low-level contamination in groundwater, has been successfully completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract, titled “UKRI-4762 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing contamination,” falls under the industry category of drilling services with a CPV code of 76300000. The project involves installing six shallow boreholes near Andover, Hampshire, and Doncaster, South Yorkshire to evaluate the impacts of biosolids on soil and groundwater. The contract, valued at £125,305.16, began on 4th May 2025 and will conclude on 21st July 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and Drilcorp Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract on 28th April 2025.

This contract presents a robust opportunity for SMEs specialising in drilling and environmental monitoring services to enhance their portfolio and professional expertise in contamination assessment. Businesses focusing on environmental services, particularly those experienced in sustainable practices and ecological assessments, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this type of contract can facilitate business growth through exposure to complex projects and partnerships with esteemed research institutions like UKRI. Participating in such tenders could also lead to further opportunities within the environmental sector, especially as the need for sustainable and innovative solutions continues to rise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4762 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing contamination

Notice Description

Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites. As part of a project to assess potential soil and groundwater impacts from the surface application of biosolids on agricultural land, six shallow boreholes will be drilled and installed. These will be located near to Andover in Hampshire and near to Doncaster, South Yorkshire . The project aims to assess the type and quantity of a wide range of contaminants that may be introduced to soils and groundwater by the spread of biosolids. Therefore it is essential that a drilling methodology is used that considers the potential introduction of contaminants of interest to the study (metals, microplastics, PFAS, nutrients, pesticides and pharmaceuticals) as a result of the drilling works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dac64d0b-9ca5-4f94-ac17-7e7225f5ae69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8fb7e2-44a3-44c9-97fc-5ce5b5911a54
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

76300000 - Drilling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,305 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,305 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
SN2 1FL
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRILCORP

Further Information

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