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title: "Drilling Operations Supervision (Prees, Shropshire, UK Ordnance Survey grid reference SJ 355411 334505)"
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# Drilling Operations Supervision (Prees, Shropshire, UK Ordnance Survey grid reference SJ 355411 334505)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-477f0f84-e32f-4c63-82f9-0f861ee05ce4

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking a contractor for the "Drilling Operations Supervision" project, located in Prees, Shropshire, UK. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 24th June 2019. The project involves overseeing recovery operations for a cored onshore bore-hole related to geological research and is set to commence on 25th June 2019, lasting approximately 55 days. The tender relates to services classified under the CPV codes for test drilling and drilling and exploration work.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in drilling and geological services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in onshore drilling projects or related supervision activities would be well-suited to compete, potentially expanding their project portfolio and fostering collaborative opportunities within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University requires Drilling Operations Supervision to oversee recovery of a cored onshore bore-hole for research purposes located at Prees, Shropshire, UK (the full geological setting is described in Appendix A). The project is carried out under the auspices of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Programme and operations on site (drilling and logging operations, and completion activities) are planned to commence October 15th 2019. Drilling operations are expected to last 55 days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d27efd4-5080-40e2-aa51-2891404cab97 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2019 - 26 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 45255500 - Drilling and exploration work

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d27efd4-5080-40e2-aa51-2891404cab97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d27efd4-5080-40e2-aa51-2891404cab97
  3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28751&B=EXETER
  Full details available by downloading the tender pack accessed via the link above.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  Full details available by downloading the tender pack accessed via the link above.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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