MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
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Awarded: Wessex Basin Deep Geothermal Heat Studies for Army Sites

Awarded 15 Mar 2023

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Awarded15 Mar 2023
Value£48,400.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 3y 7mo ago1mo term
Awarded 15 Mar 2023Expired 14 Apr 2023

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE awarded a contract to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED for specialist geothermal energy consultancy advice to assess the potential for 12+ large Army sites situated in the Wessex Basin to be heated by geothermal waters from the underlying 'Hot Sedimentary Aquifer'.

The requirement was competed through RM3824 - Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets DPS, with a competition conducted through shortlisted suppliers.

The contract value is £48,400.

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