Tender

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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Jan 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a Principal Contractor for the UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils project at the Cheshire site, classified under construction work. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the updated deadline for submitting tenders set for 10 March 2022 at 14:00. This project aims to establish a subsurface scientific research facility that will contribute to the development of low-carbon energy technologies, following prior funding approval by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The project location is in Cheshire, United Kingdom, and is part of a broader initiative to enhance research capabilities in thermal energy storage and related topics.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in drilling and infrastructure development. Companies engaged in innovative construction techniques, low-carbon technology projects, and research facilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this unique project, successful bidders will play a crucial role in advancing scientific research and supporting the sustainable development of energy solutions in the UK and beyond.

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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 CN 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030fb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002336-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

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