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title: "Contract for Louisa Centre Minewater Borehole"
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# Contract for Louisa Centre Minewater Borehole

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-736f2650-a1ce-4d66-a983-540b1b4bd1a8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council, which is seeking tenders for the "Contract for Louisa Centre Minewater Borehole" in the mining equipment sector. The contract aims to find a contractor to drill a borehole in Stanley, Co. Durham, to evaluate the feasibility of utilising minewater. This project is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 16 September 2019 for an amount of £206,250. Works are scheduled to commence on 8 October 2019 and to conclude by 20 December 2019. The procurement was held under an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 13 June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in geotechnical or environmental services, particularly those with expertise in borehole drilling and environmental compliance. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to complete the necessary assessments on temperature, flow rate, and depth of water. Additionally, familiarity with the Coal Authority Access Agreement and environmental agency permits will be essential for competitors to successfully secure this contract.

## Notice

This contract is for Louisa Centre Minewater Borehole. This tender is to find a suitably contractor to drill a borehole, as per the provided Coal Authority specification, to assess the potential to utilise the minewater within the Louisa Centre building, Stanley Co Durham. Testing will need to be carried out in order to assess temperature, flow rate, and depth of water. This procurement exercise is subject to the following: * Funding being approved by Regeneration and Local Services Management Team of Durham County Council. * The successful Contractor must complete the Coal Authority Access Agreement * The successful contractor must obtain all permits in line with the environment agency. Should the Council be unsuccessful in obtaining all funding the Project may be modified accordingly, (unless an alternative funding source is identified). Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of sufficient funds being available and/or modification of the Project. Site Visits Site Visits can be arranged for Bidders and further information regarding the coordination of these visits will be forwarded to Bidders once requested via the NEPO Portal messaging facility following the release of the tender documentation. Documents must be download from www.nepo.org and insert reference, DN 412345

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7ec947-29df-4def-8f3a-f1e12aebc0be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2019 - 20 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £206,250 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43100000 - Mining equipment

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2019 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7ec947-29df-4def-8f3a-f1e12aebc0be
- 24 May 2019 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e11c925f-c9f1-41f6-9572-ebb8eabaa316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7ec947-29df-4def-8f3a-f1e12aebc0be
  4th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e11c925f-c9f1-41f6-9572-ebb8eabaa316
  24th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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