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title: "UKRI-1633 Geotechnical Investigation at Boulby Mine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e41b"
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# UKRI-1633 Geotechnical Investigation at Boulby Mine

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e41b

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for a geotechnical investigation at Boulby Mine, classified under the construction industry. The tender, identified as UKRI-1633, involved an investigation to assess the structural integrity of the site for a new underground laboratory. This project had an award method described as limited, which does not require prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the specific technical expertise needed due to the unique conditions of the mine. The contract was signed on 25th August 2021, with a value of £135,645, and is located in North Yorkshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and geotechnical services, particularly those experienced in mining environments and familiar with health and safety regulations in such contexts. Companies with the capability to conduct pull-out tests and structural assessments would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially given the specific knowledge required for projects in challenging geological settings like Boulby Mine.

## Notice

Pull-out tests to test the structural integrity of the proposed site of the new underground laboratory and experimental site at Boulby Underground Laboratory.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pull-out tests to test the structural integrity of the proposed site of the new underground laboratory and experimental site at Boulby Underground Laboratory

### Procurement Information

There are no alternate suppliers who will be as familiar with the mine conditions, working environment and geology of the area in question or would be permitted to conduct this work with the appropriate/necessary consideration to onsite operational and health and safety considerations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023720-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 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 | £135,645 |

## 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 | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023720-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=628509155
- https://www.ukri.org

## Provenance

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