UKRI-1800 Geotechnical Advisor for UKRI-NERC

A Contract Award Notice
by UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£9M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
11 Jul 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

UKRI seeks to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Geo-technical Adviser for a range of sub-surface investments currently underway, planned and being considered as part of our commitment to support HMG in this developing research field. UKRI is developing a range of projects across it’s Councils to support HMG delivery of Net Zero by 2050 that may include similar geotechnical advice. As part of the green industrial revolution, BEIS have indicated that UKRI can play a crucial role in providing independent research and analysis (including National Capability Infrastructure where appropriate) supporting geological solutions over the next decade and in particular support the five clusters as they develop.

Total Quantity or Scope

The services require understanding and experience of a range of infrastructure and scientific approaches both in the UK and abroad to include, inter alia: Geoenergy; Hydrogen Storage & Carbon Capture & Storage including ‘at depth’ both onshore and offshore and Geothermal. Services will include infrastructure design, well design for scientific analysis, injection systems and regulatory planning and permissions. The successful bidder will also provide expertise in stakeholder/public engagement data management and business case development. This Contract Notice is for a Geotechnical Advisor that can support UKRI in early stage development, planning and costing to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our investments. The successful bidder will provide all necessary resources to fulfil this role as principal advisor but may choose to take the lead role with other ‘specialist’ sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for consistency of approach. Additional information: The framework will be on a call-off basis for a period of 4 years. The total value of the framework will not exceed £9,000,000.

Award Detail

1 Ove Arup & Partners (London)
  • Reference: 018971-2022-1
  • Value: £9,000,000

Award Criteria

Technical/Quality 60
Social Value 10
Price 30

CPV Codes

  • 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
  • 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
  • 90712000 - Environmental planning
  • 71540000 - Construction management services
  • 71500000 - Construction-related services
  • 71541000 - Construction project management services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=695925301 GO Reference: GO-2022711-PRO-20588868

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