Planning

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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

03 Jun 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is preparing to initiate a tender for the construction of the UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils project at the Cheshire site. This project, classified under the construction industry, is in the planning stage and has an estimated value of £5,900,000. Key dates include the future notice date set for 20 October 2021, with construction anticipated to commence in Q2 2022. Interested suppliers can find more details and express their interest through the Delta eSourcing portal.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those with experience in geothermal infrastructure or research-oriented projects. Businesses that excel in high-quality borehole and civil construction work, as well as those familiar with rigorous scientific standards, would be well-positioned to compete for this unique project, contributing to advancements in low-carbon energy technologies.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design includes 20 boreholes at 100 m depth, fitted with state-of-the-art down-hole scientific instrumentation including thermal loops, fibre optic cable, electrical resistivity sensors and groundwater sampling/pumping installations. Civil works include thermal infrastructure, ducts, headworks, fencing, cabinets, local utility connections and a welfare/data centre cabin, as well as temporary works. The quality of the science to be undertaken is highly dependent on the data obtained during drilling and the quality of the final installation. Quality, workmanship and an endeavour to install the site with the upmost attention is required. Additional information: Construction due to commence Q2 2022.The successful contractor and its supply chain will preferably have experience in delivering high-quality borehole infrastructure, research-quality geothermal infrastructure and working with a research-orientated client whose interest is in the quality of the installation (operational for 15-years) and the science that can be obtained during construction

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b813
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012449-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

43130000 - Drilling equipment

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

71500000 - Construction-related services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

76300000 - Drilling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

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
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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