Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
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