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BARRIER QUALIFICATION CHAMBER - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

University of Aberdeen

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Aberdeen

Buyer Address: University Office, King's College, Aberdeen, UKM50, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

Contact Email: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
16 Jan 2026, 12:29
Deadline
16 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
43121500 - Well-testing equipment
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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Description

The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified the need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new materials for plugging and abandonment (P&A) of oil and gas wells. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and qualification. A test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test of the seal.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: The National Decommissioning Centre at the University of Aberdeen has identified the need for a downhole testing facility with the primary purpose of evaluating the behaviour of new materials for plugging and abandonment (P&A) of oil and gas wells. Existing and emerging alternative plugging technologies require a framework for validation and qualification. A test facility is to be built for this purpose. The facility will have to mimic downhole conditions such as pressure and temperature and allow a test tool to be deployed and activated before enabling a pressure test of the seal.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

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