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title: "Drilling Fluids (Mud) Services for Drilling a Geothermal Well"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c21d"
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buyer: "EDEN GEOTHERMAL LTD"
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# Drilling Fluids (Mud) Services for Drilling a Geothermal Well

Buyer: EDEN GEOTHERMAL LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c21d

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by Eden Geothermal Ltd, a private company focused on geothermal development, for the contract titled "Drilling Fluids (Mud) Services for Drilling a Geothermal Well." This project falls under the services sector, specifically within the drilling-mud engineering services industry, and is located at the Eden Project in Bodelva, Cornwall, UK. Currently in the Award stage, the tender was signed on 8th April 2021, and the contract relates to a deep geothermal well project, co-funded by the European Union through the ERDF. The procurement method is open, allowing for a wide range of potential suppliers to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in drilling fluids and engineering services, particularly those with experience in handling complex projects associated with geothermal wells. Companies capable of providing a range of mud materials and related services, equipped to manage the quality standards outlined in the award criteria, will be well-positioned to compete. With a mix of bids received, including both SME and foreign participation, there is room for various business sizes and backgrounds to engage in this niche market, suggesting a dynamic and competitive landscape for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of drilling fluids services and provision of mud material during drilling operations for a deep geothermal well.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of drilling fluids services and of mud material during drilling operations for a 4,500m deep deviated well in granite. A detailed description and scope of services to be provided is set out in the tender documents. The drilling fluids services have been divided into four sections, referring to the well sections, but tenderers will be required to offer services for all four sections. Additional information: This contract is part of a project co-funded by the European Union through the ERDF.

Options: Flocculation Unit (rental) Stand-by of Flocculation Unit Process charge/Flocculation Unit Mob/Demob of Flocculation Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015017-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 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 | BAKER HUGHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24951110 - Drilling mud
- 24951130 - Drilling fluids
- 24958300 - Mud chemicals
- 71331000 - Drilling-mud engineering services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015017-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edengeothermal.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:523091-2020: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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