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UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC

UK Research & Innovation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2022 at 19:05

Award Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Nov 2021 at 12:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire geotechnical advisory services for various sub-surface investments, aimed at supporting the UK Government's Net Zero commitment by 2050. The tender, titled "UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC," falls under the classification of geotechnical engineering services and possesses a total value of £9,000,000. This open procurement is at the planning stage and covers projects with expected delivery locations across the United Kingdom. The current procurement timeline indicates a bidding period that concluded on 22nd April 2022, with the contracting authority actively managing the tender process throughout this duration.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), experienced in geotechnical engineering and related fields, such as environmental planning and construction management. Companies that possess expertise in critical areas such as Geoenergy, Carbon Capture, and Carbon Storage will be well-positioned to leverage this contract. Given the emphasis on supporting the green industrial revolution and the potential for ongoing projects over multiple years, businesses equipped to deliver innovative geotechnical solutions are likely to find valuable opportunities within this contracting framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC

Notice Description

UKRI seeks to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Geo-technical Adviser for a range of sub-surface investments currently underway, planned and being considered as part of our commitment to support HMG in this developing research field. UKRI is developing a range of projects across it's Councils to support HMG delivery of Net Zero by 2050 that may include similar geotechnical advice. As part of the green industrial revolution, BEIS have indicated that UKRI can play a crucial role in providing independent research and analysis (including National Capability Infrastructure where appropriate) supporting geological solutions over the next decade and in particular support the five clusters as they develop.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services require understanding and experience of a range of infrastructure and scientific approaches both in the UK and abroad to include, inter alia: Geoenergy; Hydrogen Storage & Carbon Capture & Storage including 'at depth' both onshore and offshore and Geothermal. Services will include infrastructure design, well design for scientific analysis, injection systems and regulatory planning and permissions. The successful bidder will also provide expertise in stakeholder/public engagement data management and business case development. This Contract Notice is for a Geotechnical Advisor that can support UKRI in early stage development, planning and costing to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our investments. The successful bidder will provide all necessary resources to fulfil this role as principal advisor but may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for consistency of approach. Additional information: The framework will be on a call-off basis for a period of 4 years. The total value of the framework will not exceed PS9,000,000.

Renewal: UKRI may re-procure this framework at the end of the term, but does not commit itself to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018971-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
27 Jun 20224 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Further Information

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