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title: "UKRI-1182 UKGEOS Cheshire Principal Designer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c4af"
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# UKRI-1182 UKGEOS Cheshire Principal Designer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c4af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeking a Principal Designer for the UK Geoenergy Observatories project (UKGEOS), located in Cheshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-1182 UKGEOS Cheshire Principal Designer," falls under the services industry and has been completed, with the award dated 25th June 2021. This limited procurement was conducted without prior publication, as competition was deemed absent for technical reasons. The total value of the contract is £358,422.62, which was awarded following a negotiated procedure due to the specialised knowledge required for the project.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in design consultancy services, particularly those familiar with geoenergy and related infrastructure projects. Companies that specialise in environmental assessments, health and safety regulations, and project management would be ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. As the industry continues to focus on sustainable energy solutions, there is potential for growth for businesses aligned with these projects, especially if they have a strong track record of technical competencies and collaborative skills.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for a Principal Designer to support the UK Geoenergy Observatories project (UKGEOS). The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Contract Award for a Principal Designer to support the UK Geoenergy Observatories project (UKGEOS). The consultant is required to: *Complete the Cheshire site Scope (document describing the infrastructure works to be constructed, this includes a series of specifications and construction drawings) *Develop the procurement cost model *Respond to technical queries/clarifications during the procurement process *Facilitate discharge of planning conditions *Provide the Principal Designer role prior to start on site and during construction and responding to any technical queries/clarifications. *Attendance at progress and board meetings *Environmental: ecological visits prior to construction works; review of CEMP; Project Ecologist during construction. *Complete the health and safety and Operation and Maintenance manuals post completion of the construction works in collaboration with the Principal Contractor.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract requires significant knowledge and understanding of the project. A change of supplier would cause technical difficulties in completing the design, increasing costs and delaying to the overall programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015677-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 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 | £358,422 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015677-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=590877325

## Provenance

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