Research on Future Tunnelling Technologies for Subsurface Utilisation
UK SBS · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch on Future Tunnelling Technologies for Subsurface Utilisation
Awarded 09 Nov 2023
Awarded09 Nov 2023
Value£16,750.00
SupplierOve Arup & Partners Limited
AgencyUK SBS
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y ago1d term
Awarded 9 Nov 2023Expired 10 Nov 2023
About
UK SBS awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited for research on future tunnelling technologies, following an initial research phase and stakeholder engagement.
The project identified trenchless and robotic drilling for utility deployment, micro tunnel networks for goods delivery, and rapid tunnelling for large transport tunnels as areas with potential to disrupt subsurface utilisation.
The contract value is £16,750.
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