CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Study into the Potential Unconventional Gas Resource in Wales

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The Welsh Government wishes to procure a study to determine the areas in Wales where prospective development of unconventional gas – particularly shale gas and coal bed methane - might take place. The aim of this study will be to;

• Define the range of onshore and immediately offshore unconventional gas resource that might exist in Wales, including shale gas and coal bed methane; the geographical locations of those resources and, if available, estimates of gas-initially-in-place.

• Describe the methods of unconventional gas working and the potential concerns attributed to the technology used in exploring and developing those resources, including hydraulic fracturing.

• Evaluate the potential impact of resource exploration and development in the identified areas in relation to environmental, social and public health impacts - to include seismic risk, groundwater contamination, water resources and supply impacts, effluent management and the release of radon.

• Describe any limitations of existing knowledge or evidence that might need to be addressed prior to further exploration or development of the resource in the identified locations.

• Produce conclusions and a summary report for the Welsh Government that sets out the results of the study.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=763.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

This is a fixed price contract and we would expect to see offers between £5,000 - £24,999.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

002/13/EPITQ

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:763)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice