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title: "UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030fb9"
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published: "2022-01-26"
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# UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030fb9

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a Principal Contractor for the UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils project at the Cheshire site, classified under construction work. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the updated deadline for submitting tenders set for 10 March 2022 at 14:00. This project aims to establish a subsurface scientific research facility that will contribute to the development of low-carbon energy technologies, following prior funding approval by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The project location is in Cheshire, United Kingdom, and is part of a broader initiative to enhance research capabilities in thermal energy storage and related topics.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in drilling and infrastructure development. Companies engaged in innovative construction techniques, low-carbon technology projects, and research facilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this unique project, successful bidders will play a crucial role in advancing scientific research and supporting the sustainable development of energy solutions in the UK and beyond.

## 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 CN 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002336-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 16:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002336-2022

## 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

## Provenance

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