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title: "GB-Colchester: Borehole Investigation & Testing"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER AMPHORA ENERGY LTD"
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# GB-Colchester: Borehole Investigation & Testing

Buyer: COLCHESTER AMPHORA ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70727cc6-fa43-46d9-b065-3a0fb3bedadf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd, which is seeking to engage contractors for the project titled "Borehole Investigation & Testing." This project falls under the industry category of test drilling and boring work, with a total contract value of £521,880. Tenders were submitted until the deadline of 12:00 (noon) on Monday, 25th February 2019. The contract covers works in the East of England and was awarded under an open procurement method, with activities scheduled to commence on 18th March 2019 and extend until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the drilling and geological engineering sectors, to contribute to a project aimed at resource confirmation and risk mitigation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in soil testing, borehole installation, and water-well drilling are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the awarding of the contract to WJ Groundwater, further opportunities may arise in future phases of this project, encouraging local and specialised firms to engage with Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd.

## Notice

Colchester Amphora Energy Ltd (the Employer) has completed in the installation and testing of one borehole now wishes to commission the installation and testing of additional boreholes to further prove/ confirm the resource available and de-risk this aspect of the project. The scope of works will be to install and test a series of boreholes, commissioned as a series works packages with a Bill of Quantities, reviewing of results of the testing of each borehole before proceeding with additional installation's/ work packages. 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. Tenders must be submitted via the portal by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 25th February 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fe6fcd-2b75-4599-9a7e-4739bcb42552 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £521,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £521,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER AMPHORA ENERGY LTD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WJ GROUNDWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 45121000 - Test drilling work
- 45262220 - Water-well drilling

## Release History

- 16 May 2019 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fe6fcd-2b75-4599-9a7e-4739bcb42552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fe6fcd-2b75-4599-9a7e-4739bcb42552
  16th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=397783764
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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