--- title: "UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75ad30ec-fa1a-4d00-9099-3ff4e8a7725b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75ad30ec-fa1a-4d00-9099-3ff4e8a7725b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75ad30ec-fa1a-4d00-9099-3ff4e8a7725b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75ad30ec-fa1a-4d00-9099-3ff4e8a7725b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2022-04-27" --- # UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75ad30ec-fa1a-4d00-9099-3ff4e8a7725b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75ad30ec-fa1a-4d00-9099-3ff4e8a7725b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75ad30ec-fa1a-4d00-9099-3ff4e8a7725b.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC" aimed at acquiring geotechnical engineering services. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 71332000 and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This open tender process is active, with the tender period having ended on 22 April 2022, and the anticipated contract period beginning on 1 July 2022 and extending until 30 June 2026. The total value of the contract is estimated at £9,000,000. The contracting authority encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering services, particularly those with expertise in sub-surface investments, environmental solutions, and geological analysis supporting infrastructure development. Given UKRI's commitment to supporting the UK Government's Net Zero by 2050 initiative, companies focusing on sustainable practices and innovative geological solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity aligns with the green industrial revolution and represents a chance for businesses to support critical research and infrastructure developments in the UK. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening tenders Instead of: 27 April 2022 Time: 14:00 Read New: 28 April 2022 Time: 14:00 Other 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. UKRI seeks to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Geo-technical Adviser for a range of sub-surface investments currently underway, planned and being considered as part of our commitment to support HMG in this developing research field. UKRI is developing a range of projects across it's Councils to support HMG delivery of Net Zero by 2050 that may include similar geotechnical advice. As part of the green industrial revolution, BEIS have indicated that UKRI can play a crucial role in providing independent research and analysis (including National Capability Infrastructure where appropriate) supporting geological solutions over the next decade and in particular support the five clusters as they develop. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b4b83f-7392-4c99-a164-e4533c78d72b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000,000 | | 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 & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SN12 1FL | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2022 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b4b83f-7392-4c99-a164-e4533c78d72b - 1 Apr 2022 at 13:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b4b83f-7392-4c99-a164-e4533c78d72b - 18 Mar 2022 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b4b83f-7392-4c99-a164-e4533c78d72b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b4b83f-7392-4c99-a164-e4533c78d72b 27th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Geotechnical-engineering-services./YKJVF332AP 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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