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UKRI-1182 UKGEOS Cheshire Principal Designer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Jul 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeking a Principal Designer for the UK Geoenergy Observatories project (UKGEOS), located in Cheshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-1182 UKGEOS Cheshire Principal Designer," falls under the services industry and has been completed, with the award dated 25th June 2021. This limited procurement was conducted without prior publication, as competition was deemed absent for technical reasons. The total value of the contract is £358,422.62, which was awarded following a negotiated procedure due to the specialised knowledge required for the project.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in design consultancy services, particularly those familiar with geoenergy and related infrastructure projects. Companies that specialise in environmental assessments, health and safety regulations, and project management would be ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. As the industry continues to focus on sustainable energy solutions, there is potential for growth for businesses aligned with these projects, especially if they have a strong track record of technical competencies and collaborative skills.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1182 UKGEOS Cheshire Principal Designer

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for a Principal Designer to support the UK Geoenergy Observatories project (UKGEOS). The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Contract Award for a Principal Designer to support the UK Geoenergy Observatories project (UKGEOS). The consultant is required to: *Complete the Cheshire site Scope (document describing the infrastructure works to be constructed, this includes a series of specifications and construction drawings) *Develop the procurement cost model *Respond to technical queries/clarifications during the procurement process *Facilitate discharge of planning conditions *Provide the Principal Designer role prior to start on site and during construction and responding to any technical queries/clarifications. *Attendance at progress and board meetings *Environmental: ecological visits prior to construction works; review of CEMP; Project Ecologist during construction. *Complete the health and safety and Operation and Maintenance manuals post completion of the construction works in collaboration with the Principal Contractor.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract requires significant knowledge and understanding of the project. A change of supplier would cause technical difficulties in completing the design, increasing costs and delaying to the overall programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c4af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015677-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£358,422 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLD6 Cheshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMBOLL

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