UKRI PR20016 UKGEOS Ground Investigation Works

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 13th August 2020 at 11:00.

DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.

All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.

The main works to which this investigation relates is the installation of a number of research boreholes and associated civil engineering works. This investigation is intended to address any ground related risks which may affect the main works operations.

This investigation shall be the main investigation. The purpose of the investigation is to:

The investigation for the design of temporary and permanent works shall include for the characterisation of the ground for foundation design purposes and the safe design of working platforms and other works associated with preparing the site to allow for the UKGEOS works.

Geological information obtained during this investigation will be used during the design of the more complex, observatory boreholes where detailed knowledge of the superficial deposits will be important in terms of the risks during construction. It is therefore important that all depths of strata changes, descriptions, observations of stability, etc, are as accurate as possible.

With regards to contamination, the requirement is to identify the presence or otherwise of contamination to allow any necessary mitigation measures during drilling of the UK GEOS holes to be defined.

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document.

How to Apply

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement.

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All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts)

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The contracting authority expressly reserves the right:

• i.not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and

• ii.to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders.

About UK Shared Business Services

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.

Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

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