Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf8-65b5-73c1-972a-308b7eee13e2/uksbsre150097-north-west-england-deep-borehole-project awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UKSBSRE150097 - North West England Deep Borehole Project [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 5 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), through its centre/survey the British Geological Survey invites tenders for the provision of drilling to support project monitoring and research activities. The purpose of the project is to improve the understanding of movement of fluids and possible chemical changes in aquifers and overlying strata. It is planned that the work shall be carried out at a site to the east of Blackpool, around Elswick, Lancashire. NGR: 3422 4383 (SD43) (indicative only). At the site, one borehole shall be required to provide: - Improved understanding of the underlying geology and sandstone aquifer, - Sample cuttings from the borehole to be sub-sampled and processed, - Access to the underlying bedrock to enable aquifer properties to be determined by geophysical logging, packer testing, and hydrochemical analyses. - A completed borehole to be used as a monitoring borehole for scientific purposes. It is planned to drill the borehole from Ground Level to a Total Depth of approximately 500 metres Additional information: I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service’s e-Sourcing Suite. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at [uksbs.co.uk](http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx) Read full description ## CPV classification Core drilling Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/684f2c72-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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