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title: "Drilling Supervisor - Mochras B Borehole"
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# Drilling Supervisor - Mochras B Borehole

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90c8165c-7b85-41ac-985d-e6c7a7bb9846

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is initiating a tender for the position of Drilling Supervisor for the Mochras B Borehole project in North Wales. This project, which falls under the category of Test drilling and boring work, aims to facilitate research through the recovery of a cored onshore borehole. The tender period is set to close on 6th October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 13th October 2017 and conclude by 22nd May 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in drilling and exploration work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their participation is welcomed. Companies with expertise in drilling operations, site preparation, and restoration would be ideally suited to compete for this contract, contributing to both their growth and the advancement of scientific research in the region.

## Notice

The University requires a Drilling Operations Supervisor to oversee recovery of a cored onshore borehole for research purposes located at Mochras, North Wales (the full geological setting is de-scribed in Appendix A). The project is carried out under the auspices of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Programme and operations on site (site preparation, drilling operations, and site restoration) are planned between November 15th 2017 at earliest and May 22nd 2018 at latest Please see tender for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303a64a0-70f5-49b9-a6c1-0f9312d4eda2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2017 - 22 May 2018 |
| 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

- 22 Sep 2017 at 20:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303a64a0-70f5-49b9-a6c1-0f9312d4eda2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/303a64a0-70f5-49b9-a6c1-0f9312d4eda2
  22nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21715&B=EXETER
  Full details available by downoading the tender pack accessed via the link above.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  Full details available by downoading the tender pack accessed via the link above.

## Notice URLs

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

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