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title: "DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT"
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# DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e7ad

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process titled "Design, Construction and Installation of a Barrier Qualification Chamber for New Plugging Materials for Well-Abandonment". This project, classified under the CPV category for "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring", falls within the goods procurement category. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a closing deadline for submissions extended to 5th November 2021. The project aims to establish a mobile downhole testing facility located in Aberdeen, UK, to evaluate new plugging technologies under simulated conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in testing apparatus and decommissioning technologies. Companies with expertise in innovative materials and downhole testing solutions would be well-suited to participate in this open procurement process. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, as evidenced by previous bids from various small and medium-sized enterprises, highlighting an inclusive approach that could benefit those looking to expand their market presence in this specific industry.

## Notice

Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012246-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENGS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 11 May 2022 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012246-2022
- 1 Nov 2021 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024640-2021
- 1 Nov 2021 at 15:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027337-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669051
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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