Award

Gulf of Corinth Offshore Drilling Project

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2017 at 13:15

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jan 2017 at 09:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gulf of Corinth Offshore Drilling Project is a significant procurement opportunity managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This project falls under the offshore drilling services category and is valued at approximately £5.5 million, with a minimum requirement of £5 million. Currently in the Award stage, the procurement process utilised an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The tender period concluded on 1st March 2017, while the contract is set to commence on 18th April 2017 and will last until 31st August 2017.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in offshore drilling and geological services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, fully serviced equipment and experienced personnel. Companies that successfully demonstrate diligence and capability in handling scientific projects, especially those with experience in large-scale offshore drilling, would be well-suited to compete. Given the project's fixed budget and the critical nature of its objectives, businesses looking to expand their operations in the offshore sector should consider this contract a priority for engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gulf of Corinth Offshore Drilling Project

Notice Description

Diligence, the correct and fully serviced equipment and experienced and capable personnel are the key ingredients for the success of these scientific projects to continuously core below the seabed. Whilst these criteria are applicable for most projects, they are essential for these projects that will have been in the proposal, development and schedule for at least 10 years. These projects only have one opportunity to achieve the scientific goals. With a fixed budget there is no opportunity to either extend or re-run the expedition at a later date. It is therefore paramount that diligence in all aspects of the project is undertaken from planning to implementation to maximise this once off opportunity Additional information: I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris 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 e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64c23855-cc5a-49ed-afc5-7c204af139e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793eba03-445e-4050-8b11-bff751e0f0f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,539,833 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

FUGRO GEOSERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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