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title: "GB-Colchester: Borehole investigation"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: Borehole investigation

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-052867af-002a-4926-9de9-cf853f64f11e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Colchester Borough Council, which is seeking to commission a contractor for a borehole investigation project. This initiative falls under the works category, specifically for water-well drilling, and is located in Colchester, East of England. The active tender invites expressions of interest until 17:00 hours on 29th January 2018, with the final deadline for tender submissions set for 12:00 (noon) on 5th February 2018. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, with a contract value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19th February 2018 and is expected to conclude by 14th April 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in construction and environmental services related to water management. Companies capable of providing drilling, testing, and infrastructure services for groundwater systems would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project not only opens avenues for immediate revenue but also positions businesses for future tenders aligned with sustainable water solutions.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to construct and test an exploratory water well in confined Chalk to confirm the viability of, and to provide part of the infrastructure for, an open loop groundwater heating system. The borehole infrastructure shall be tested and, on completion of testing, shall be secured with a bolted flange plate within a secure well vault to enable the borehole to be reused for the final groundwater heating system. Further details of the actual requirements can be found in the specification/ Schedule of Works Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Expressions of interest closes at 17:00 hrs on Monday 29th January 2018. Tenders must be submitted via the portal by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 5th February 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712ccc35-85f2-4932-9fbb-0d6910e4b4ac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 14 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262220 - Water-well drilling

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2018 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712ccc35-85f2-4932-9fbb-0d6910e4b4ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/712ccc35-85f2-4932-9fbb-0d6910e4b4ac
  15th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Borehole-investigation/D78M7R6G29
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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