Tender

T504 Borehole Construction Course

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking suppliers for the "T504 Borehole Construction Course" through an open procurement process. This tender, associated with the technical training services industry, aims to deliver an intensive educational course for their Geoscience staff. The course focuses on borehole design, construction, and management as part of a Continuous Professional Development programme. Key dates include the submission deadline for quotations by 12:00 on 23rd June 2025, with the contract period expected from 14th July 2025 to 31st March 2030. Businesses interested in participating should prepare their submissions according to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) guidelines sent to michael.kehinde@environment-agency.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the creation of technical training programmes, especially those with expertise in geosciences and borehole management. Organisations with experience in producing engaging, graphical content and delivering it in blended learning formats could find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability requirements of this tender. Companies capable of crafting innovative post-course materials that support both individual and group study would be well-positioned to meet the Agency’s needs and gain significant traction in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T504 Borehole Construction Course

Notice Description

This is a compact but intensive course targeted at Environment Agency Geoscience staff who need to grasp the essential methods and concepts in borehole design, construction and management within a short time as part of a Continuous Professional Development programme. The main objectives are as follows: * To produce engaging and graphical training material that gives a fundamental understanding of borehole design, construction and management in different geological environments, including associated risk assessment * To produce and deliver a training course in a blended learning format. * To provide engaging post-course material that staff can use for self or group study. This could be in the form of workbooks/guided slide packs across real or hypothetical situations. The material will highlight how an understanding of the subsurface is critical to the successful completion of boreholes for varied purposes * To train staff in understanding drilling contracts, bills of quantities, economics of borehole design to aid their development and competence in this aspect of their regulatory role

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029500-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.kehinde@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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