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title: "Borehole Design Specialist - Hebburn Minewater Energy Scheme"
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# Borehole Design Specialist - Hebburn Minewater Energy Scheme

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e28966e8-8373-4a71-a4aa-0f3401b6196e

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council is seeking a Borehole Design Specialist for the Hebburn Minewater Energy Scheme, aimed at designing a mine water abstraction scheme to support heat recovery processes within a district heat network infrastructure. This project falls within the engineering design services category (CPV code: 71320000) and is currently at the tender stage. The procurement process is open and follows the open procedure below the threshold, with tender submissions closing on 7 February 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £65,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1 March 2020 and conclude by 30 November 2022. The tender is accessible in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and interested parties must register to obtain the tender documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering design services, particularly those with experience in borehole design and hydrogeological testing. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in mine water management and collaboration with regulatory bodies for permit submissions will be well-placed to compete. Engaging in this project could not only enhance a business's profile in the renewable energy sector but also pave the way for future opportunities within public sector contracts in the environmental and energy services industry.

## Notice

South Tyneside seek to appoint a borehole design specialist to design a mine water abstraction scheme (for heat recovery process) to source a ground source heat pump operation in a district heat network infrastructure. The works comprises the review of mining and mine water situation, borehole target options study and assessment, outline specification for boreholes and hydrogeological testing, assisting of the drilling contract procurement and drilling process, and liaison with regulator for permits application and reports. Tender documents can be accessed by registering interest at the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1ca84240-5622-ea11-80fc-005056b64545. Tender documents will then be available to download.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32becc47-defc-4edd-9911-6670c6e9f5b8 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32becc47-defc-4edd-9911-6670c6e9f5b8
- 19 Dec 2019 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32becc47-defc-4edd-9911-6670c6e9f5b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32becc47-defc-4edd-9911-6670c6e9f5b8
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1ca84240-5622-ea11-80fc-005056b64545

## Provenance

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