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title: "Drilling of Boreholes to Undertake Groundwater Monitoring"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED"
published: "2018-08-19"
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# Drilling of Boreholes to Undertake Groundwater Monitoring

Buyer: DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8c5cb1c-75aa-4451-aa4c-30e58400917c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) seeking to award a contract for the "Drilling of Boreholes to Undertake Groundwater Monitoring". The contract entails constructing four new vertical monitoring boreholes near the D1225 Shaft, located in Thurso, Caithness, with a procurement stage classified as 'tender'. The contract value is GBP 450,000, with a minimum value of GBP 400,000. The tender period concludes on 19th September 2018, while the contract is expected to start on 30th October 2018 and run until 15th February 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drilling and exploration services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations. Companies that feature experience in groundwater monitoring and drilling work would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their expertise to fulfil the requirements set forth by DSRL. With a focus on sustainability and environmental monitoring, this project aligns with industry growth areas in civil engineering and environmental services.

## Notice

Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) (the Employer) is seeing to award a Contract to one Contractor to construct four new vertical monitoring boreholes in close promimity to each other up stream of the D1225 Shaft to allow Groundwater Monitoring of the surrounding area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c6bbce-00f1-47a4-872a-d309a7a4825c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2018 - 15 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY SITE RESTORATION LIMITED |
| Locality | THURSO, CAITHNESS |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 45255500 - Drilling and exploration work
- 76300000 - Drilling services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2018 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c6bbce-00f1-47a4-872a-d309a7a4825c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c6bbce-00f1-47a4-872a-d309a7a4825c
  19th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=10934&B=DSRL
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/9689
  User / Company

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