Award

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

11 May 2022 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

01 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process for the "Design, Construction and Installation of a Barrier Qualification Chamber for New Plugging Materials for Well-Abandonment." This project falls within the education industry category and is based in Aberdeen, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 5th May 2022, valued at £1,600,000. The tender process was initiated using an open procurement method, and the award notice provides further details on the specifications and objectives of the project.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those that specialise in testing facilities and downhole technologies. Companies with experience in project management, quality assurance, and delivering goods related to oil and gas operations would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the increasing focus on innovative plugging technologies, suppliers capable of demonstrating expertise in creating mobile test environments and adhering to complex specifications are likely to find value in this contract.

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Notice Title

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT

Notice Description

Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000669051
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448097
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SENGS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429379
    DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT - The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified that there is a need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448097
    DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT - Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

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