--- title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1781 Provision of Four Borehole Pump and Variable Speed Drive Units" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e237036-dd43-4ba2-8817-f9352700d864" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e237036-dd43-4ba2-8817-f9352700d864" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e237036-dd43-4ba2-8817-f9352700d864.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e237036-dd43-4ba2-8817-f9352700d864.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2021-11-05" --- # GB-Swindon: UKRI-1781 Provision of Four Borehole Pump and Variable Speed Drive Units Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e237036-dd43-4ba2-8817-f9352700d864 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e237036-dd43-4ba2-8817-f9352700d864) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e237036-dd43-4ba2-8817-f9352700d864.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation involves the tender titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1781 Provision of Four Borehole Pump and Variable Speed Drive Units". This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically related to hydraulic equipment, and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 3rd December 2021, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various participants to submit their bids for the project, which is part of the UK Geoenergy Observatories initiative aimed at advancing subsurface research. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in hydraulic equipment and technology related to subsurface research and engineering. Companies that can supply high-quality borehole pumps and variable speed drive units, as well as associated control systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project's innovative aspect and backing from a substantial £31 million capital infrastructure initiative indicate a promising avenue for growth for suppliers and service providers looking to engage in advanced energy research projects across the UK. ## Notice UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of four borehole pump and variable speed drive units and associated control system, for the UK Geoenergy Observatories (UKGEOS) project. The UKGEOS project is a PS31m capital infrastructure project funded by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), delivered by The British Geological Survey (BGS) on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The aim of the UKGEOS project is to build two world class subsurface research facilities, which will improve understanding of the response of the subsurface environment to energy transfer and storage. The first research site in Glasgow has been completed and is now operational and construction of the second observatory in Cheshire will commence in Summer 2022. This Invitation to Tender is for equipment to be used at the Cheshire Observatory. The objective of the Cheshire Observatory is to strengthen our understanding of the underground environment. The Observatory will provide scientists and innovators with flexible research facilities to test new technologies, to optimise system performance, and to investigate the long-term effect of temperature changes on the subsurface environment. It will be a unique science facility in the UK, comprising around 21 boreholes that will, over time, attract leading geologists, engineers and other scientists from across the world to undertake vital energy-related research. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3a2e5b-e53a-47eb-af19-8772737c16f5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43328100 - Hydraulic equipment ## Release History - 5 Nov 2021 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3a2e5b-e53a-47eb-af19-8772737c16f5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3a2e5b-e53a-47eb-af19-8772737c16f5 5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1781-Provision-of-Four-Borehole-Pump-and-Variable-Speed-Drive-Units/3NY693PGSG 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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