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UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Jun 2023 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded the contract for the "UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project" to Benthic USA LLC. The procurement process was completed, with a contract value of £14,493,709. The services contract involves offshore drilling services and will be carried out between August and October 2023 in various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender had an open procurement method and a tender period deadline of June 6, 2023, with a contract period spanning from June 7 to October 31, 2023.

This tender for marine remote seafloor drilling for a scientific campaign in Hawaii, initiated by the British Geological Survey on behalf of the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling, presents opportunities for businesses specialised in offshore drilling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating in this tender to contribute to the scientific drilling and coring campaign.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Notice Description

The British Geological Survey, acting on behalf of the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling, requires a marine remote seafloor drilling capability and suitable vessel to operate offshore Hawaii for a scientific drilling and coring campaign for a period of up to 2 months between August and October 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13351cfe-b96d-4616-8a63-2a8296fbb55c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a663832a-3c76-4192-9149-73a362213a5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76320000 - Offshore drilling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,493,709 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,493,709 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+4475621736

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENTHIC USA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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