Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Heslington
YORK
YO105DD
Contact
Rob Allan
Telephone
+44 1904328214
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE21 - York
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10007167
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Seismic Surveying
Reference number
UY PROC 1173
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of York is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced ground surveying company to conduct seismic surveying on behalf of the University of York.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE21 - York
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of York is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced ground surveying company to conduct seismic surveying on behalf of the University of York.
The appointed surveying company shall be required to carry our seismic surveying to include the following services:
- derive subsurface structural models
- identify faulting in Carboniferous and overlying strata
- if present, image fault orientations and throws
- assess potential to infer damage zone around faults
- build understanding of rock properties.
Full details of the seismic surveying requirements can be obtained by registering with the University's tender portal ( https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home ) and following the bidding instructions to access the invitation to tender (ITT) pack of documents.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 June 2025
End date
1 September 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The term of the contract will be agreed with the successful contractor based on their accepted programme.
two.2.14) Additional information
Tender documents can be accessed by following the bidding instructions within the University of York's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Suitably qualified and experienced surveying companies capable of delivering the required seismic surveying and reporting requirements as stated in the invitation to tender documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 March 2025
Local time
12:01pm
Place
University of York's In-Tend portal, carried out by a member of the University's procurement team.
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
University of York Procurement Team shall open electronically.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Tender instructions and tender documents can be accessed via the In-Tend procurement portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of York
Heslington
York
YO105DD
Telephone
+44 1904320000
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom