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title: "DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669051"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2022-05-11"
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# DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669051

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is conducting a procurement process for the "Design, Construction and Installation of a Barrier Qualification Chamber for New Plugging Materials for Well-Abandonment." This project falls within the education industry category and is based in Aberdeen, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 5th May 2022, valued at £1,600,000. The tender process was initiated using an open procurement method, and the award notice provides further details on the specifications and objectives of the project.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those that specialise in testing facilities and downhole technologies. Companies with experience in project management, quality assurance, and delivering goods related to oil and gas operations would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the increasing focus on innovative plugging technologies, suppliers capable of demonstrating expertise in creating mobile test environments and adhering to complex specifications are likely to find value in this contract.

## Notice

Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448097 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 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 | £1,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENGS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 11 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448097
- 1 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431731
- 4 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429379

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429379
  DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT - The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified that there is a need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448097
  DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER FOR NEW PLUGGING MATERIALS FOR WELL-ABANDONMENT - Award of contract for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new plug materials for well-abandonment. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and verification. A mobile test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and to allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test on the seal.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669051
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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