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title: "UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC"
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# UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f619

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire geotechnical advisory services for various sub-surface investments, aimed at supporting the UK Government's Net Zero commitment by 2050. The tender, titled "UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC," falls under the classification of geotechnical engineering services and possesses a total value of £9,000,000. This open procurement is at the planning stage and covers projects with expected delivery locations across the United Kingdom. The current procurement timeline indicates a bidding period that concluded on 22nd April 2022, with the contracting authority actively managing the tender process throughout this duration.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), experienced in geotechnical engineering and related fields, such as environmental planning and construction management. Companies that possess expertise in critical areas such as Geoenergy, Carbon Capture, and Carbon Storage will be well-positioned to leverage this contract. Given the emphasis on supporting the green industrial revolution and the potential for ongoing projects over multiple years, businesses equipped to deliver innovative geotechnical solutions are likely to find valuable opportunities within this contracting framework.

## Notice

UKRI seeks to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Geo-technical Adviser for a range of sub-surface investments currently underway, planned and being considered as part of our commitment to support HMG in this developing research field. UKRI is developing a range of projects across it's Councils to support HMG delivery of Net Zero by 2050 that may include similar geotechnical advice. As part of the green industrial revolution, BEIS have indicated that UKRI can play a crucial role in providing independent research and analysis (including National Capability Infrastructure where appropriate) supporting geological solutions over the next decade and in particular support the five clusters as they develop.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services require understanding and experience of a range of infrastructure and scientific approaches both in the UK and abroad to include, inter alia: Geoenergy; Hydrogen Storage & Carbon Capture & Storage including 'at depth' both onshore and offshore and Geothermal. Services will include infrastructure design, well design for scientific analysis, injection systems and regulatory planning and permissions. The successful bidder will also provide expertise in stakeholder/public engagement data management and business case development. This Contract Notice is for a Geotechnical Advisor that can support UKRI in early stage development, planning and costing to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our investments. The successful bidder will provide all necessary resources to fulfil this role as principal advisor but may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for consistency of approach. Additional information: The framework will be on a call-off basis for a period of 4 years. The total value of the framework will not exceed PS9,000,000.

Renewal: UKRI may re-procure this framework at the end of the term, but does not commit itself to do so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018971-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018971-2022
- 18 Mar 2022 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007465-2022
- 12 Nov 2021 at 12:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028332-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arup.com
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=695925301
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Geotechnical-engineering-services./YKJVF332AP

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