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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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06 Dec 2021 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting an active tender for the design, construction, and installation of a barrier qualification chamber as part of the National Decommissioning Centre’s efforts to develop a downhole testing facility. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on research, testing, and scientific technical simulators. The tender was initiated on 6th December 2021 and will remain open for submissions until 18th January 2022. Bids must be submitted electronically through the specified portal.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in engineering, construction, and scientific instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in developing mobile test facilities or innovative plugging technologies. Companies with strong qualifications in project management, quality assurance, and performance-based solutions will be well-positioned to compete. With a contract period of 540 days and possible maintenance aspects extending up to five years, successful bidders can expect a sustained engagement with the University and the decommissioning sector.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified that there is a need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified that there is a need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose.

Renewal: A planned maintenace aspect may be available for a period of up to 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fda4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030253-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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