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Management & Development Services related to scoping & design of barrier qualification rig

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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23 Jan 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process for Management and Development Services related to the scoping and design of a barrier qualification rig. This initiative falls under the education industry category and is based in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method is limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, consistent with Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract value is approximately £234,999, signed on 22 January 2019, with a standstill period of ten calendar days following the communication of award information.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in management and technical development services, particularly those with expertise in alternative barrier technologies and downhole pressures. Companies with dual competencies in thermite systems and bismuth alloy reaction behaviours may find this an advantageous opportunity to engage in the emerging market surrounding barrier qualification rigs. Suppliers with experience in ISO14310 testing and those capable of undertaking Front End Engineering Design studies would be particularly well-suited to participate in future projects of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management & Development Services related to scoping & design of barrier qualification rig

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of Aberdeen intends to contract with Isol8 Ltd for provision of Management and development services related to the scoping and design of a barrier qualification rig, and collation of the full FEED (Front End Engineer Design)Study output.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A short-term (approx. 4 month)contract for provision of management and development services related to the scoping and design of a barrier qualification rig, and collation of the full FEED (Front End Engineering Design) study output.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons under Reg 33(1)(b)(ii). The management and development services are required for a project to design an experimental system. The overall project is to undertake a front-end engineering design (FEED) study as the first stage in the development of a barrier qualification rig for the testing of novel/innovative barriers/plugs for well plugging and abandonment. Dual competencies in both thermite systems and bismuth alloy reaction behaviour at downhole pressures and temperatures are required to develop the project. Knowledge and experience of building test facilities for ISO14310 testing of plugs/packers, which is a core requirement of this project. This is an emerging market and Isol8 Ltd has been identified as the only supplier known to have the knowledge and experience required within the alternative barrier technology space. And, they have been involved with research in this field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000570879
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISOL8

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343198
    Management & Development Services related to scoping & design of barrier qualification rig - This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that the University of Aberdeen intends to contract with Isol8 Ltd for provision of Management and development services related to the scoping and design of a barrier qualification rig, and collation of the full FEED (Front End Engineer Design)Study output.

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