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title: "UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site"
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# UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0330eb

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the "UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site". This contract falls under the construction industry category and is located in Cheshire, UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £8,234,164.53, which was signed on 26 April 2022. The project has been initiated to support the establishment of a subsurface scientific research facility aimed at advancing low-carbon energy technology development.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in civil engineering, drilling services, and construction management. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality workmanship and innovative approaches to project delivery will be well-suited to compete. Given the unique nature of the research facilities being developed, businesses that focus on advanced instrumentation and thermal energy solutions stand to benefit greatly from their involvement in this project.

## 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/010829-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 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 | £8,234,164 |

## 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 | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## 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

- 27 Apr 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010829-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:579000-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=686453745

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