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title: "Heat Network Pilot Borehole"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e284d187-03b9-4789-baef-77efe8dc8f51"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-31"
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# Heat Network Pilot Borehole

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e284d187-03b9-4789-baef-77efe8dc8f51

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has initiated a tender for the project titled "Heat Network Pilot Borehole" in the works category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £1,600,000. The tender period ends on April 11, 2023, and the contract period spans from April 28, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The project involves drilling and exploration work in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in drilling and exploration work, to bid for the contract with Sunderland City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for participation. Interested businesses should note the critical dates of the tender period ending on April 11, 2023, and the contract period starting on April 28, 2023, to maximise their chances of successful engagement with the procurement process.

## Notice

A two-stage contract, with the design and pricing of the boreholes forming the development phase and the exploration package consisting of the drilling and testing of the boreholes. The appointed Contractor will be expected to adopt the roles of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under CDM regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a67405-ea57-4bc8-9aaf-f1b1be97cb84 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45255500 - Drilling and exploration work

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a67405-ea57-4bc8-9aaf-f1b1be97cb84
- 15 Mar 2023 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa906ed-0d10-488d-8e35-b527bda5febe
- 27 Feb 2023 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a87091-6215-4dac-a7dd-8db86e6dd6bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a67405-ea57-4bc8-9aaf-f1b1be97cb84
  31st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa906ed-0d10-488d-8e35-b527bda5febe
  15th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8a87091-6215-4dac-a7dd-8db86e6dd6bf
  27th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ffac9079-c065-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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