Planning

Provision of Geological Products Framework

  • Defra Network eTendering Portal

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-016522

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03472f

Published 16 June 2022, 11:39am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Defra Network eTendering Portal

17 Nobel House

London

SW1P 3JR

Email

katie.thompson@rpa.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2072385921

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of Geological Products Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 90700000 - Environmental services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The re-tender of a framework for the provision of geological products to be used nationally across the Agency for the provision of (a) geological mapping and modelling, (b) interpretation studies and support tasks and (c) research.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 90700000 - Environmental services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The tasks/categories of work to be covered by this framework are:

Geological Modelling/Mapping and data Extraction

• Review and interpretation of important stratigraphic boreholes using the Contractor’s borehole archive and other relevant datasets (some third party) to construct a 3D geology model or 2D map.

• Improvements where necessary to current 1:10,000 and 1:50,000 geological mapping.

• Production of 3D geological models in Subsurface Viewer for specified areas of investigations

• Production of Structure Contour, Isopach, Rockhead elevation maps.

Interpretation and Data Delivery

• Summarisation of the stratigraphy, facies relationships and structure of the solid geology

• Description and delineation of geological/hydrogeological domains

• Digital output in ESRI (ArcView/ArcGIS) raster grid format derived from the 3D geology model or 2D map

• Production of geological cross-sections

• Production of project report providing interpretation and illustration of the 3D geology model or 2D map.

Geological Research and Investigation

• Geological research/investigation built up upon specialist data, including confidential / restricted data (some third party); to cover every aspect of geological science core to our requirements

• Application of geological scientific analysis and its interpretation

• Review and interpretation of geological evidence using the Contractor’s borehole archive and other relevant datasets (some third party) to understand a particular geological conundrum.

• Provision of geological training based upon research / investigation projects

• Production of project report providing interpretation of the study

two.2.14) Additional information

Resources

The Contractor’s staff involved in the Task shall be detailed (including any subcontractors, associates, etc.) to produce a team to complete the work on time and to the necessary high standards. The role and responsibilities of each member of staff must be clearly indicated. CVs for each staff member shall be attached as an appendix to the proposal with experience relevant to this sub

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

29 July 2022


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: Yes