Tender

UK SBS PR18152 Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring and Ice Management and Fleet Provision

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Jun 2020 at 15:56

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2020 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Dec 2019 at 08:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2019 at 09:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "UK SBS PR18152 Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring and Ice Management and Fleet Provision" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the industry of offshore drilling and exploration. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a budget estimated between $10,000,000 and $19,400,000 USD. The submission deadline for bids was set for 20th May 2020 at 14:00, and the contract period is expected to commence on 3rd August 2020, lasting until 30th November 2021. Interested suppliers were directed to submit their proposals through the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific drilling, coring, and ice management. Suitable candidates would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in offshore operations, icebreaker fleet management, and comprehensive environmental forecasting. The integrated nature of the project, which requires coordination across various operational components, suggests that companies capable of providing innovative solutions and specialised equipment would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR18152 Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring and Ice Management and Fleet Provision

Notice Description

*** The procurement procedure has been discontinued and did not result in a contract award *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 20th May 2020 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Please follow the URL contained in the 'Other Information' section. The estimated budget for the entire requirement across both lots is $10,000,000 USD to $19,400,000 USD. This budget is inclusive of the offshore scientific drilling and coring, the ice management and fleet provision, and the drilling platform as well as fuel which is anticipated to be a large proportion of the budget. In 2021 International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) will undertake a drilling/coring expedition to the high Arctic, using a drillship. Drilling will only be possible if there is a robust, integrated method to manage the ice conditions. This procurement is divided in to two lots: Lot 1: This Lot is for a scientific drilling and coring capability to operate in the high Arctic during the annual minimum ice cover period and includes the provision of the drilling platform. The minimum objectives are to continuously core two boreholes. The 1st borehole to 900m below the seabed (WD 815m) and the 2nd borehole to 50m below the seabed, (WD 875m). This will require the drillship to continuously stay on station until the completion of each borehole. The operational dates are linked to the minimum ice coverage, i.e. a period of up to 34 days on site between mid-August and end of September. In addition, there is passage to and from the work area. Lot 2: This Lot is for an integrated ice and fleet management to support a scientific drilling/coring expedition to the Arctic Ocean, under the auspices of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). The ice and fleet management can be broken into three components that must co-ordinate and work closely together. These three components are: 1. Ice and weather forecasting 2. Icebreaker fleet management 3. Icebreaker vessels (maximum of 3) The integrated ice and fleet management package must allow the drillship to stay on station and must cover all three components. The requirement covers provision of the following responsibilities: * Provide an ice and fleet management service, 24 hour/day for the duration of the expedition. * Ice management plan. * Operating procedures. * HSE assessment and procedures. * Understand the needs of a drilling campaign and the limitations of a drilling platform and drilling operation. * All equipment and software required. * All data required. * All Icebreaker capability (except 'Oden' if available) * All personnel required. * All ancillary services. * Be an adviser to the Customer on all ice management related matters. * Use the icebreakers, if required, to assist the drilling platform to transit to and from the work area. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 20/05/2020 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. The estimated budget for the entire requirement across both lots is $10,000,000 USD to $19,400,000 USD. This budget is inclusive of the offshore scientific drilling and coring, the ice management and fleet provision, and the drilling platform as well as fuel which is anticipated to be a large proportion of the budget. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing portal for this procurement. Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation. Responses received outside of the deadline or not submitted via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the Delta eSourcing Suite: To register and gain access to tender documents on the Delta eSourcing portal, please follow the URL: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: Lot 1 access code 46A7UAM782 Lot 2 access code: 3C2ZAQTC62 As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite, you will have access to Delta email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFx event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the Delta e-Sourcing suite please contact the BiP Helpdesk via the Live Chat on their website, or Telephone: 0845 270 7050. ---- The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any Supplier. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a Contract with the successful supplier(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of Bidders. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12e4e6ec-c01e-436a-9161-42d0d4d21190
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318487be-711c-4560-87a4-f6476a21adca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

43131200 - Offshore drilling unit

45255500 - Drilling and exploration work

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

76300000 - Drilling services

76520000 - Offshore services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,938,776 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Tessa Gawthorn
Contact Email
majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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