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title: "Provision of integrated waste management services during geothermal drilling and well-testing"
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# Provision of integrated waste management services during geothermal drilling and well-testing

Buyer: EDEN GEOTHERMAL LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a5af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Eden Geothermal Ltd, located at the Eden Project in Cornwall, which is seeking integrated waste management services during geothermal drilling and testing operations. The tender, titled "Provision of integrated waste management services during geothermal drilling and well-testing", is classified under refuse and waste related services. This open procurement process has recently concluded, with a contract award dated 26th March 2021. The expected waste management activities will focus primarily on non-hazardous extractive waste but will also involve the handling of hazardous and miscellaneous waste types throughout the project duration, which is approximately 150 days.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management, particularly those experienced in handling diverse waste streams, including hazardous materials. Companies that can develop comprehensive waste management plans, including effective waste disposal and recycling strategies, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the project being part-funded by the European Union, there may also be potential advantages for businesses familiar with EU regulations and sustainability practices, enhancing their appeal as contractors for this environmentally-focused initiative.

## Notice

Provision of integrated waste management services during the drilling and testing of the first deep geothermal well at the Eden Project. The waste stream will be mainly non-hazardous extractive wastes but will also include hazardous wastes, non hazardous welfare waste and other miscellaneous waste such as wood, metal and septic tank contents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of integrated waste management services for the full range of waste arisings during the drilling and testing of the first deep geothermal well at the Eden Project (approx. 150 days). . The majority of waste arisings will be non-hazardous drilling (extractive) wastes. There will be smaller quantities of other wastes: hazardous wastes (including oily or fuel-soaked rages, oil filters, engine oil and containers, hydraulic oil and containers); welfare wastes (general 'domestic' waste and recyclables); wood; metal; septic tank contents. Full details of anticipated waste arisings are given in the tender documents. . EGL requires a contractor to develop and provide integrated waste management services for the full range of waste arisings during the drilling and testing of the first deep geothermal well at the Eden Project. The successful contractor's obligations will include (but may not be limited to): -- Provide a waste management procedure for each waste stream/waste category; -- Design, provide, set up and manage an effective system for source separation, handling and storage of wastes; -- Produce a waste management system that identifies whether the substances in the waste are (i) inert; (ii) 'hazardous substances' or 'Persistent Organic Pollutants' (POPs); (iii) non-hazardous (iv) mirror hazardous; or (v) mirror non-hazardous; -- Identify an appropriate, cost effective approved waste disposal facility and ensure that all necessary permits and arrangements are in place to receive waste from the EGL site; -- Have in place an appropriate spillage policy, produce an effective methodology to deal with spillage and produce a spill management plan that ensures that any material spilt on site will be contained and removed, minimising the potential for environmental harm; -- Provide spill kits in all areas where extractive wastes are transferred or stored; -- Provide mud pit emptying and cleaning and cuttings pit emptying and cleaning services; -- Suggest cost-effective methods for the reuse of drilling waste and turning the drilling waste into value ; -- Provide additional drilling solids removal and control equipment if required (e.g. centrifuges, dryers, etc.); -- Propose effective rig site cleaning solutions; -- Provide EGL with copies of all relevant paperwork, including: (i) a description and classification (inert, hazardous, or and the waste classification (EWC) code for all waste disposed off site; (ii) risk assessment for waste disposal; (iii) Waste Transfer Notes and/or Hazardous Waste Consignment notes; (iv) Waste Management Plan - setting out how wastes will be monitored, recorded and managed for disposal. -- Maintain records of: (i) the quantities of all drill cuttings and their characterisation; (ii) all waste transfers. These records are to be retained by the operator for a minimum of 2 years and made available for inspection by the Environment Agency on request; -- Provide continuous supervision of the waste management system throughout all operations within the drilling and testing programme; -- Perform regular sampling and testing of drill cuttings and fluids waste streams using an accredited independent analysis company; -- Use in-house or a third-party licensed transport companies to move waste to a pre-approved licensed waste disposal/treatment/recycling facility; -- Provide all personnel and equipment (including pumps, jet washers, compressors, hoses, tanks, skips, and excavators) required for the onsite handling of all waste streams; -- Have in place appropriate policies and procedures relating to the above; -- Manage contact with, and report to, appropriate regulatory authorities in conjunction with all of the above. Additional information: This contract is part of a project part-funded by the European Union through the ERDF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007742-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDEN GEOTHERMAL LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | ST AUSTELL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL24 2SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | St Blazey |
| Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FBG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007742-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edengeothermal.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:428655-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42854

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