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title: "UKRI-4413 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites"
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# UKRI-4413 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c55f

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation is seeking to procure services for the installation of environmental monitoring boreholes to assess low-level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites. The tender, titled "UKRI-4413 BGS - Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites," focuses on drilling services within the industry category. The locations for this project are near Andover in Hampshire and near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline extended to 17th January 2025. Key dates include the completion of the contract period between 14th February 2025 and 28th April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs in the environmental services and drilling industries. The contract, valued at £150,000, involves the installation of six shallow boreholes, which is critical for assessing a range of potential contaminants introduced by biosolids on agricultural land. Companies experienced in environmental monitoring, contamination assessment, and drilling services will find this tender particularly suitable. The use of a methodology that mitigates the introduction of contaminants during drilling is essential, making the opportunity ideal for businesses with expertise in specialised drilling techniques and environmental compliance. The open procedure procurement method allows for broad participation, enhancing competitive opportunities.

## Notice

Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Environmental monitoring borehole installation for assessing low level contamination in groundwater at sensitive sites. As part of a project to assess potential soil and groundwater impacts from the surface application of biosolids on agricultural land, six shallow boreholes will be drilled and installed. These will be located near to Andover in Hampshire and near to Doncaster, South Yorkshire . The project aims to assess the type and quantity of a wide range of contaminants that may be introduced to soils and groundwater by the spread of biosolids. Therefore it is essential that a drilling methodology is used that considers the potential introduction of contaminants of interest to the study (metals, microplastics, PFAS, nutrients, pesticides and pharmaceuticals) as a result of the drilling works. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E65G42X932

Options: The Client has the option to extend this Contract for a period of up to 8 weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001007-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76300000 - Drilling services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001007-2025
- 6 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039486-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nerc.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=906971054
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/tenderbox/documentRepository/index.html?listId=906971054
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E65G42X932
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Drilling-services./E65G42X932
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=E65G42X932

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