--- title: "UK SBS PR19117 Research Drilling" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6cc4ce7-455a-4b0e-8cd9-01ece380ec61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6cc4ce7-455a-4b0e-8cd9-01ece380ec61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6cc4ce7-455a-4b0e-8cd9-01ece380ec61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6cc4ce7-455a-4b0e-8cd9-01ece380ec61.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-03-11" --- # UK SBS PR19117 Research Drilling Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6cc4ce7-455a-4b0e-8cd9-01ece380ec61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6cc4ce7-455a-4b0e-8cd9-01ece380ec61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6cc4ce7-455a-4b0e-8cd9-01ece380ec61.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process entitled "UK SBS PR19117 Research Drilling" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This tender falls under the works category, particularly the CPV classification for test drilling and boring work. The project is located in North Yorkshire, specifically aimed at enhancing understanding of fluid movement and chemical changes in aquifers. This procurement process has recently completed the tender stage as of 20 January 2020, with contract execution expected to commence from 10 February 2020 and lasting until 23 March 2020. The awarded contract is valued at £170,766.90 and follows a competitive quotation methodology due to its limited procurement nature. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in drilling and geophysical services, offering a platform for growth within the public procurement sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible for diverse suppliers. Businesses with expertise in environmental science, geology, and related engineering services are well-suited to compete in this tender, aiming to contribute to vital research and development projects in the region. ## Notice United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI), through its centre/survey the British Geological Survey (BGS), invites tenders for the provision of drilling and (possible) other site services to support project monitoring and research activities. The purpose of the project is to improve the understanding of movement of fluids and possible chemical changes in aquifers and overlying strata. It is planned that the work shall be carried out at one site to the south of Pickering, around Great Habton, North Yorkshire. If the preferred site is not accessible to BGS, any alternative site shall be in the area of a radius of approximately 5 miles of the above. At the site, two boreholes shall be drilled to provide: a. Improved understanding of the underlying geology and fluids. b. Core from one of the boreholes to be drilled, extracted in liner tubes, cut, sealed and boxed in 1m or 1.5m runs. c. Cuttings from the other borehole to be collected 1m-2m intervals. d. Access to the boreholes to enable aquifer properties to be determined by geophysical logging, and for the likely establishment of multi-level water sampling systems. e. The completed boreholes to be used as a monitoring borehole for scientific purposes. It is planned to drill a fully cored borehole from Ground Level (GL) to a Total Depth (TD) of approximately 225m and another non-cored borehole to 150m TD. The borehole to 225m depth will penetrate the Ampthill & Kimmeridge Clay Formations overlying the Corallian limestone, Oxford Clay and Ravenscar Formation at its base. Please refer to the full Specification file for the full requirement. Additional information: Please Note: Do not apply directly to the Buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 20 January 2020 at 1400hrs GMT. Please note that there are individual questionnaires for bidders to complete for each Lot of this procurement; https://delta-esourcing.com/respond/4J7PJ253AW The contracting authority shall utilise the Delta eSourcing Procurement Tool available at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ to conduct this procurement. All enquiries with respect to problems or functionality within the tool may be submitted to Delta eSourcing on 08452707050. Please utilise the messaging system within the e-sourcing tool at the above link. Please note this is a free self-registration website and this can be done by completing the online questionnaire at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060bf94f-24b8-4174-9f56-f59716fedf8a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 10 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £170,766 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DRILCORP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work ## Release History - 11 Mar 2020 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060bf94f-24b8-4174-9f56-f59716fedf8a - 20 Dec 2019 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25e1a74-32c1-4e5b-ada0-352ab56a55fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060bf94f-24b8-4174-9f56-f59716fedf8a 11th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25e1a74-32c1-4e5b-ada0-352ab56a55fc 20th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://delta-esourcing.com/respond/4J7PJ253AW Delta eSourcing Access Link ## Notice URLs - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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