Tender

Seismic Surveying

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Seismic Surveying" under the industry category of subsurface surveying services (CPV: 71352000). The procurement process, valued at £1,500,000, aims to appoint a qualified and experienced ground surveying company to perform seismic surveys. This open procedure is being conducted electronically via the University of York's In-Tend procurement portal. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 28 March 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the opening of bids immediately following that deadline. The contract period is set to start on 1 June 2025 and end on 1 September 2025, subject to the programme accepted by the successful contractor. The contract location is specified as the UKE21 region.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the subsurface surveying sector. Firms with experience in deriving subsurface structural models, identifying faulting in geological strata, imaging fault orientations, and assessing rock properties stand to benefit. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive seismic survey reports and meeting the technical and suitability criteria outlined in the invitation to tender documents are particularly well-suited to compete. The University of York's procurement process is open and transparent, providing a fair chance for qualified suppliers to secure a substantial contract that could enhance their portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Title

Seismic Surveying

Notice Description

The University of York is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced ground surveying company to conduct seismic surveying on behalf of the University of York.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of York is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced ground surveying company to conduct seismic surveying on behalf of the University of York. The appointed surveying company shall be required to carry our seismic surveying to include the following services: - derive subsurface structural models - identify faulting in Carboniferous and overlying strata - if present, image fault orientations and throws - assess potential to infer damage zone around faults - build understanding of rock properties. Full details of the seismic surveying requirements can be obtained by registering with the University's tender portal ( https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home ) and following the bidding instructions to access the invitation to tender (ITT) pack of documents. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed by following the bidding instructions within the University of York's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home

Options: The term of the contract will be agreed with the successful contractor based on their accepted programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006792-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Sep 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
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Rob Allan
Contact Email
rob.allan@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904328214

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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