Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN12 1FL
Contact
Kate Richardson
Telephone
+44 7562167366
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1106 UKGEOS Borehole Drilling and Civils including Thermal Heat Infrastructure - Cheshire Site
Reference number
UKRI-1106
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 43130000 - Drilling equipment
- 76300000 - Drilling services
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45210000 - Building construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Main site or place of performance
Cheshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Construction due to commence Q2 2022.The successful contractor and its supply chain will preferably have
experience in delivering high-quality borehole infrastructure, research-quality geothermal infrastructure and working
with a research-orientated client whose interest is in the quality of the installation (operational for 15-years) and the
science that can be obtained during construction
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note this PIN was previous published in the OJEU on 26/11/2020 (2020/S 234-579000).
Any interested suppliers should express their interest in the tender opportunity via the link below.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Construction-work./4Z4G7A8ZV4
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4Z4G7A8ZV4
GO Reference: GO-202163-PRO-18340686