Tender

UKRI-3201 New England Shelf Hydrogeology

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Jul 2023 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the procurement of offshore drilling services for a scientific project in New England Shelf Hydrogeology. The project, conducted by the British Geological Survey on behalf of the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling, aims to enhance understanding of fluid composition in continental shelf environments. The contract period is estimated to be between June and August 2024, with a tender period ending on November 29, 2023, and a contract value of £17,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the offshore drilling services sector to engage in a unique scientific project that explores groundwater flow and chemical fluxes in continental shelf systems. Companies with expertise in marine coring and vessel operation services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability preferences outlined by the buyer, UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3201 New England Shelf Hydrogeology

Notice Description

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e4b7b0d-8546-4d07-a797-dae2d9850043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d6a4be0-0b03-47fb-89e1-c3901b2f6927
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 1-6 months
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.orh
Contact Phone
+447562167366

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

Further Information

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