--- title: "UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030b1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030b1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030b1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030b1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2022-01-14" --- # UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030b1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030b1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030b1c.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation as the contracting authority, seeking a Principal Contractor for the "UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site." This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically in the works procurement category, and is based in Cheshire, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 24 February 2022. This tender has an estimated value of £5,900,000 and includes requirements for construction management, drilling services, and related civil engineering works. This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in construction, civil engineering, and drilling services. Companies with expertise in managing complex construction projects and providing high-quality technical capabilities, particularly those with experience in scientific research or environmental projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The intricate requirements of the borehole drilling and thermal heat infrastructure imply that firms that prioritise quality and innovative solutions will have a competitive advantage in this unique tender process. ## Notice In 2017, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy approved funding for the development of two subsurface scientific research facilities, to be delivered by the British Geological Survey for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). These first-of-their-kind research facilities will generate knowledge that will contribute to the responsible development of new low-carbon energy technologies both in the UK and internationally. One site in Glasgow is complete and construction of the Cheshire site is yet to commence and is the subject of this procurement activity. This PIN is for the Principal Contractor who will construct the UKGEOS Cheshire Observatory. The observatory is a research field site comprising a novel, highly instrumented borehole array, which will be used to undertake research into thermal storage and other related topics. This opportunity gives the Principal Contractor the opportunity to contribute to a highly unique and specialised project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Design includes 20 boreholes at 100 m depth, fitted with state-of-the-art down-hole scientific instrumentation including thermal loops, fibre optic cable, electrical resistivity sensors and groundwater sampling/pumping installations. Civil works include thermal infrastructure, ducts, headworks, fencing, cabinets, local utility connections and a welfare/data centre cabin, as well as temporary works. The quality of the science to be undertaken is highly dependent on the data obtained during drilling and the quality of the final installation. Quality, workmanship and an endeavour to install the site with the upmost attention is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001156-2022 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,900,000 | | Lots value | £5,900,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 43130000 - Drilling equipment - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71540000 - Construction management services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 76300000 - Drilling services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2022 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001156-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/75D7969WVZ - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-work./75D7969WVZ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-work./75D7969WVZ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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