--- title: "UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2020-11-29" --- # UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3112416b-32a4-4f66-a933-eec9053ff1e7.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking a Principal Contractor for the UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils project at the Cheshire site, as part of a larger initiative approved by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The contract, valued at £6,500,000, will focus on constructing a research facility designed for advanced studies in thermal storage. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 30 March 2021. Work is expected to commence in May 2021 and conclude by late June 2022, with the project situated in the North West of England in the United Kingdom, classified under construction project management services. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in specialised research facilities and thermal energy technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, allowing them to gain valuable experience and contribute to a pioneering project aimed at developing low-carbon energy solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovative construction practices and project management capabilities will be well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially benefit from future projects in the expanding low-carbon energy sector. ## Notice In 2017, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy approved funding for the development of two subsurface scientific research facilities, to be delivered by the British Geological Survey for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). These first-of-their-kind research facilities will generate knowledge that will contribute to the responsible development of new low-carbon energy technologies both in the UK and internationally. One site in Glasgow is complete and construction of the Cheshire site is yet to commence and is the subject of this procurement activity. This PIN is for the Principal Contractor who will construct the UKGEOS Cheshire Observatory. The observatory is a research field site comprising a novel, highly instrumented borehole array, which will be used to undertake research into thermal storage and other related topics. This opportunity gives the Principal Contractor the opportunity to contribute to a highly unique and specialised project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9867714c-1eda-4ce8-b84c-637e1eab5233 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 May 2021 - 28 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2FP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71541000 - Construction project management services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2020 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9867714c-1eda-4ce8-b84c-637e1eab5233 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9867714c-1eda-4ce8-b84c-637e1eab5233 29th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-project-management-services./5GJ8P3URSH Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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