Tender

Drilling Rig Audit Services

EDEN GEOTHERMAL LTD

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Tender

27 Nov 2020 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Eden Geothermal Ltd is seeking tender submissions for the "Drilling Rig Audit Services" project, aimed at conducting independent inspections and audits of a drilling rig before commencing deep geothermal well operations at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK. This procurement falls within the services category of drilling services (CPV code: 76300000) and is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions closing on 18 December 2020. The contract period is expected to start on 15 January 2021 and run until 31 March 2021. The procurement process is following an open procedure below the threshold, with an estimated contract value of £60,000 and a minimum value of £20,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in drilling rig inspections, regulatory compliance, and equipment testing. Companies with expertise in the energy sector, particularly those offering services related to onshore operations and well equipment testing, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. As Eden Geothermal Ltd seeks qualified professionals with relevant experience, businesses that can demonstrate their compliance with industry standards and have a strong track record in similar audits will be ideally positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Drilling Rig Audit Services

Notice Description

Independent drilling rig inspection and audit services prior to commencement of the first deep geothermal well at the Eden Project in February/March 2021. . The drilling rig to be inspected is a Bentec 450mt Eurorig that is being supplied by MND Drilling & Services Inc., based in the Czech Republic, through BDF, based in the UK. At the Eden Project site, the rig will be powered by its own diesel generators. A summary of the rig specification is provided in the tender documents. . The rig is currently stacked in MND's yard in the Czech Republic prior to mobilisation to the UK. The mobilisation to the site at the Eden Project is scheduled to commence in late February 2021, with a view to spudding in early March. . EGL require independent verification of the rig's regulatory compliance, equipment operability, inspection regime and suitability for the proposed drilling contract in the UK. The aim is to ensure that rig machinery and equipment meet all functionality, reliability and serviceability criteria. . The inspection must be conducted professionally in accordance with industry standards that are appropriate to, and acceptable in, the UK, as well as to the specific requirements of EGL. The inspections must be undertaken by person(s) with the relevant and appropriate experience and qualifications. . EGL envisage that the rig audit will comprise four elements: --Documentation review (equipment and systems) to check regulatory compliance; --Inspection of...pection; b) Intrusive inspections of the internal parts of specific equipment, including critical measurements and clearance, to ensure equipment is running within recommended tolerances; c) Inspection and verification of rig equipment and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory/ISO/API standards, other relevant international codes of practice, the equipment manufacturer's specifications and recommendations and good engineering practices; d) Function testing, pressure testing, load testing and insulation resistance checks for all critical equipment to verify operability, as required; e) Verification that the equipment has been kept in a safe, maintained and reliable working condition; f) Verification of interactions and dependencies with other equipment that is critical for functionality; g) Verification that the proper safety devices are correctly installed, testing that these function properly and are correctly calibrated to prevent accidents and equipment failures and damage; h) Verification that the rig is compliant with the contractual requirements as provided by EGL; i) Where Non-Conformance Recommendations (NCR) are identified, recommendation of solutions to ensure correct and satisfactory closure of any NCR; j) Witnessing that all Non-Conformance Recommendations have been correctly and satisfactorily completed and closed; k) Production of a full report, including categorised observations, together with the issue of any required certification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6aaaed9-5fe4-45c2-a535-61eee8c59878
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

76300000 - Drilling services

76472000 - Well site inspection or testing services

76473000 - Well equipment testing services

76510000 - Onshore services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
EDEN GEOTHERMAL LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST AUSTELL
Postcode
PL24 2SG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Blazey
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

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