Provision of crane services during installation of a coaxial system in a geothermal well

Tender description

Provision of full contract lift crane services for the purpose of deploying approximately 3,850 metres of vacuum insulated tubing (VIT) in the deep geothermal well EG-1 at the Eden Project, Cornwall. . The successful contractor will supply fully certified mobile cranes, together with a qualified and certified Crane Operator, Appointed Person and Lift Supervisor and if required a Slinger/Signaller, to undertake planning the lift (including a lift plan), assessing the site conditions, selecting a suitable crane, designating an Appointed Person, supervising the lift, arranging the slinging and signalling and provision of risk assessments and method statements. . The successful contractor will be able to supply: 1: A certified mobile crane, or tower crane, in the range 650 - 800 tonnes, and associated personnel, for this purpose that will primarily include, but not be limited to: --Lifting and running down hole a 3,350 metres of 5½" VIT plus 500 metres of 7" tubing and related components and equipment. --Anticipated period 5 - 7 days 2: A certified mobile crane in the range 50 - 70 tonnes, and associated personnel, for this purpose that will primarily include, but not be limited to: --Suspending tubular running equipment (hydraulic tongs, etc) --Anticipated period of 5 - 7 days 3: A certified mobile crane, in the range 90 - 150 tonnes, and associated personnel, for this purpose that will primarily include, but not be limited to: --Lifting and running a submersible pump, 300 metres of 5" steel tubing, cable and components. --Anticipated period 2 days . There may be a requirement at a later date for the VIT and associated equipment to be removed from the well, but this will be arranged separately if required.