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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f686ed79-64b5-4238-a770-12a3ac34283e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves South Tyneside Council seeking a Borehole Design Specialist for the Hebburn Minewater Energy Scheme, aimed at designing a mine water abstraction scheme to facilitate heat recovery. The project is classified under engineering design services and is located in the North East region of England. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below threshold, and the contract was awarded on 4th May 2020, with a total value of £115,753.83. The contract period runs from 5th May 2020 to 30th November 2022, and the tender period closed on 17th February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those with expertise in geothermal systems and water management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the details indicate a preference for their participation. Companies that can demonstrate experience in developing similar infrastructure projects, conducting hydrogeological testing, and managing regulatory compliance will be well-suited to seize this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

South Tyneside have appointed 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae03ca9c-7bf5-4573-872a-8326a08b548b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,753 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,753 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FWS CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae03ca9c-7bf5-4573-872a-8326a08b548b
- 4 Feb 2020 at 17:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32becc47-defc-4edd-9911-6670c6e9f5b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae03ca9c-7bf5-4573-872a-8326a08b548b
  6th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32becc47-defc-4edd-9911-6670c6e9f5b8
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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