--- title: "UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b813" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b813" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b813.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b813.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2021-06-03" --- # UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b813 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b813) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b813.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation is preparing to initiate a tender for the construction of the UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils project at the Cheshire site. This project, classified under the construction industry, is in the planning stage and has an estimated value of £5,900,000. Key dates include the future notice date set for 20 October 2021, with construction anticipated to commence in Q2 2022. Interested suppliers can find more details and express their interest through the Delta eSourcing portal. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those with experience in geothermal infrastructure or research-oriented projects. Businesses that excel in high-quality borehole and civil construction work, as well as those familiar with rigorous scientific standards, would be well-positioned to compete for this unique project, contributing to advancements in low-carbon energy technologies. ## Notice In 2017, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy approved funding for the development of two subsurface scientific research facilities, to be delivered by the British Geological Survey for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). These first-of-their-kind research facilities will generate knowledge that will contribute to the responsible development of new low-carbon energy technologies both in the UK and internationally. One site in Glasgow is complete and construction of the Cheshire site is yet to commence and is the subject of this procurement activity. This PIN is for the Principal Contractor who will construct the UKGEOS Cheshire Observatory. The observatory is a research field site comprising a novel, highly instrumented borehole array, which will be used to undertake research into thermal storage and other related topics. This opportunity gives the Principal Contractor the opportunity to contribute to a highly unique and specialised project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Design includes 20 boreholes at 100 m depth, fitted with state-of-the-art down-hole scientific instrumentation including thermal loops, fibre optic cable, electrical resistivity sensors and groundwater sampling/pumping installations. Civil works include thermal infrastructure, ducts, headworks, fencing, cabinets, local utility connections and a welfare/data centre cabin, as well as temporary works. The quality of the science to be undertaken is highly dependent on the data obtained during drilling and the quality of the final installation. Quality, workmanship and an endeavour to install the site with the upmost attention is required. Additional information: Construction due to commence Q2 2022.The successful contractor and its supply chain will preferably have experience in delivering high-quality borehole infrastructure, research-quality geothermal infrastructure and working with a research-orientated client whose interest is in the quality of the installation (operational for 15-years) and the science that can be obtained during construction ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012449-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SN12 1FL | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 43130000 - Drilling equipment - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71540000 - Construction management services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 76300000 - Drilling services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2021 at 13:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012449-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4Z4G7A8ZV4 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-work./4Z4G7A8ZV4 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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