Soil drilling and observation pipe installations in the Oulu region (OUVETUR project)

A tender was requested for approximately 1000–1500 m of soil drilling and observation pipe installations at the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) Water and Mining Environmental Solutions (VKR) unit's research site: • Oulu The research site is described in the attached sampling report (Appendix 1). The work will be carried out with a GM200 or equivalent machine, whose lifting capacity must be at least 140 kN, feed force 90 kN, and torque must be at least 3250 Nm in the 0-70 rpm range and 6200 Nm in the 0-35 rpm range. The contractor must state the lifting capacity, feed force, and torque of the machine offered in the tender. Failure to provide the requested technical information will result in the rejection of the tender. Only top-drive machines will be accepted for the work to avoid oil residues. Down-the-hole machines and similar are not accepted for the work. The core content of GTK's operating concept, the production of geological information to promote the controlled and sustainable use of the Earth's crust, forms the basis of GTK's environmental policy. GTK considers environmental aspects in both directing its mapping and research activities and in developing its own operating methods. One of GTK's environmental goals is, for example, that service providers who supply services procured as purchased services follow the operating methods required by GTK's environmental policy. Information on GTK's environmental policy can be found on GTK's website at https://www.gtk.fi/gtk/vastuullisuus/ymparisto/ At drilling sites, the contractor must have the capacity for, among other things, oil spill prevention, and the contractor's personnel must have the competence for initial oil spill response. The contractor is responsible for the cleaning and tidiness of work machines, taking environmental aspects into account (e.g., sorting and recycling of waste, and proper disposal). The management and prevention of potential environmental damage will be handled in cooperation with local authorities and in accordance with their instructions. In the event of potential environmental damage, the client's representative will be duly notified, and measures will be taken to minimize the damage. Biodegradable hydraulic oil must be used in the machine. The brand of biodegradable oil must be stated in the tender. Each shift must have two full-time personnel, and solo work on the site must be avoided. Workers must use the required protective equipment (helmets, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, high-visibility vests, etc.) in the work area. If discrepancies are observed, the client may suspend work on the site, and work may only resume once the discrepancies have been rectified. If the suspension is due to discrepancies attributable to the contractor, the contractor is not entitled to compensation for downtime. The contractor is responsible for the use of personal protective equipment. The contractor is responsible for safety in the vicinity of the machines used for work, including access routes. The area around the machine will be marked with flag tape, and the work site with signs. The client will appoint a supervisor for the work sites, but there will be no continuous drilling supervision on the sites. Any equipment changes or other potential additional services requested by the client that are not priced in the price appendix will be agreed upon at the site start-up meetings or during work site meetings held during the work and will be confirmed in writing. Significant changes will be made as amendments to the contract. If the contractor delivers fuel oil to the site, the tanks must be double-bottomed tanks approved by the authorities, ensuring that no excess oil residues enter the environment. Engines of internal combustion machines on the site, such as pumps, must be protected against leaks. Alternative tenders are not accepted. Subcontracting is not permitted for the actual drilling work; however, the contractor may use a subcontractor for other work related to the contract. Partial tenders are not accepted. The tender must include the responsible, authorized contact person with their contact details and email address, as well as their role/position.