Tender

UKRI-4413 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Tender

06 Dec 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation is seeking to procure services for the installation of environmental monitoring boreholes to assess low-level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites. The tender, titled "UKRI-4413 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites," focuses on drilling services within the industry category. The locations for this project are near Andover in Hampshire and near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline extended to 17th January 2025. Key dates include the completion of the contract period between 14th February 2025 and 28th April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the environmental services and drilling industries. The contract, valued at £150,000, involves the installation of six shallow boreholes, which is critical for assessing a range of potential contaminants introduced by biosolids on agricultural land. Companies experienced in environmental monitoring, contamination assessment, and drilling services will find this tender particularly suitable. The use of a methodology that mitigates the introduction of contaminants during drilling is essential, making the opportunity ideal for businesses with expertise in specialised drilling techniques and environmental compliance. The open procedure procurement method allows for broad participation, enhancing competitive opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4413 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites

Notice Description

Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites. As part of a project to assess potential soil and groundwater impacts from the surface application of biosolids on agricultural land, six shallow boreholes will be drilled and installed. These will be located near to Andover in Hampshire and near to Doncaster, South Yorkshire . The project aims to assess the type and quantity of a wide range of contaminants that may be introduced to soils and groundwater by the spread of biosolids. Therefore it is essential that a drilling methodology is used that considers the potential introduction of contaminants of interest to the study (metals, microplastics, PFAS, nutrients, pesticides and pharmaceuticals) as a result of the drilling works. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E65G42X932

Options: The Client has the option to extend this Contract for a period of up to 8 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c55f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001007-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76300000 - Drilling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1223277060

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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