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title: "Integrity of decommissioned onshore oil & gas wells: Scoping source-pathway-receptor processes for analysis, prediction and monitoring of pollutant containment"
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# Integrity of decommissioned onshore oil & gas wells: Scoping source-pathway-receptor processes for analysis, prediction and monitoring of pollutant containment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df3e9f0e-8d46-4aad-978e-4ade79ece375

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs is seeking tenders for a project titled "Integrity of decommissioned onshore oil & gas wells: Scoping source-pathway-receptor processes for analysis, prediction and monitoring of pollutant containment." This procurement falls under the category of research services and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently, it is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on January 4th, 2021. The anticipated maximum tender value is £25,000, and this is an open procedure for contracts below the threshold.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services related to environmental monitoring and pollutant containment. Companies that have experience in modelling and predicting environmental impacts, particularly in the oil and gas sector, will find this project particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth and establish new partnerships within the environmental research community.

## Notice

To scope, design and demonstrate an initial source-pathway-receptor model for decommissioned onshore oil and gas wells, which the Environment Agency can use to analyse, predict and monitor the containment of fugitive pollutant releases from wells aross different sites and timescales. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response and/or questions to roger.timmis@environment-agency.gov.uk Tenders to be received no later than 17:30 on January 6th 2021. PS25.000 is the lowest expected tender value, so we do not anticipate receiving tenders below that amount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34
- 16 Dec 2020 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34
- 10 Dec 2020 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34
- 10 Dec 2020 at 13:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34
- 9 Dec 2020 at 09:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34
- 3 Dec 2020 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e014df9-5571-41f6-ba72-a9becea23d34
  16th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8f5d765-fd3f-46ff-b70b-145adaff0ec6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc510cd2-f3e3-4e67-8200-30c10ac6ac62

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