---
title: "Heat Network Pilot Borehole"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030ab6"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030ab6.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-05"
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# Heat Network Pilot Borehole

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030ab6

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is inviting tenders for the 'Heat Network Pilot Borehole' project in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This works procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a deadline for submission of tenders on 24th March 2023. The project involves test drilling and boring work to explore depths of up to c.600m, requiring a competent drilling contractor with specific experience.

This tender opportunity for the 'Heat Network Pilot Borehole' project presents a chance for drilling contractors with expertise in similar projects to participate. Businesses with a track record in successfully drilling through and into mine workings at considerable depths are well-suited for this opportunity. Sunderland City Council aims to select a contractor to design, price, drill, and test boreholes, with the appointed contractor taking on significant roles under CDM regulations.

## Notice

A two-stage contract, with the design and pricing of the boreholes forming the development phase and the exploration package consisting of the drilling and testing of the boreholes. The appointed Contractor will be expected to adopt the roles of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under CDM regulations. A competent drilling contractor (the Contractor) is being sought with a demonstrable track record of successfully drilling through and into mine workings at up to c.600m depths

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A two-stage contract, with the design and pricing of the boreholes forming the development phase and the exploration package consisting of the drilling and testing of the boreholes. The appointed Contractor will be expected to adopt the roles of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under CDM regulations. A competent drilling contractor (the Contractor) is being sought with a demonstrable track record of successfully drilling through and into mine workings at up to c.600m depths

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009911-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 09:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009911-2023
- 15 Mar 2023 at 12:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007521-2023
- 28 Feb 2023 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005877-2023
- 27 Feb 2023 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005730-2023
- 19 Jan 2022 at 16:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001636-2022
- 13 Jan 2022 at 15:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001054-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1a27a916-6774-ec11-8110-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5d736a55-b9b6-ed11-8120-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

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