Tender

India Programme - Support Strategy for the UK's Oil & Gas Supply Chain in India'

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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21 Nov 2018 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "India Programme - Support Strategy for the UK's Oil & Gas Supply Chain in India". This procurement process is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with an estimated value of £35,000. The tender period is set to close on 30th November 2018, while the contract period is anticipated to commence on 31st December 2018 and conclude by 15th March 2019. The scope of this project includes key focus areas within India's oil and gas sector, aiming to enhance UK firms' engagement in this industry, particularly in deepwater development and advanced oil recovery technologies. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in oil and gas technology and services, especially those with expertise in deepwater exploration and enhanced oil recovery techniques. Companies seeking to expand their footprint in the Indian market, particularly those that have not previously engaged with public sector undertakings, may find this tender particularly compelling. The initiative aims to facilitate increased trade and investment flows, providing UK companies an avenue to showcase their innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving sector, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in global markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

India Programme - Support Strategy for the UK's Oil & Gas Supply Chain in India'

Notice Description

Substantial increases in CapEx and OpEx investments are expected within the next 10-year period in India's upstream, mid-stream and downstream sectors, in line with India's policy to increase its own oil & gas production to meet domestic consumption needs and decrease the dependency on imports. Amongst other activities, this will include the development of newly discovered hydrocarbon resources in the deep-water east coast region (known the KG basin) and a major expansion of the country's gas transmission and distribution networks. The UK's DIT India Team recently commissioned a study on the potential for the UK Oil & Gas technology and services to add value to the Indian Exploration and Production (E&P) industry. DIT India is aiming to support UK companies to access the opportunity within India's Upstream Oil & Gas sector, where a recent report demonstrated that Cairn, ONGC, and Reliance/BP are expected to invest $16bn in CapEx in the next 36-48 months in areas that match UK capabilities. The study identified numerous opportunity areas which can be grouped under the following themes: 1. Deepwater development - East Coast (deep water and ultra-deep water); 2. High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) / Basement Reservoir / Geo Hazards; 3. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR); 4. Re-development / Reservoir Management: mapping and assessment; 5. R&D tie-up, Training & Skill development, and 6. Decommissioning These areas emerged from the matching of needs (Indian E&P) with capability (UK technology and services) through a series of stakeholder interactions. To realise this potential opportunity, a programme of technical engagement between UK companies and the Indian E&P industry has been initiated. This programme will include engagement through various initiatives to improve engagement through events such as trade missions, knowledge exchange, initiatives to better understand local regulations, gather local intelligence and generate (commercial) leads. The ultimate objectives are to facilitate increased trade and investment flows in this high opportunity area; to ensure that UK companies are fully aware of the opportunity and how to engage with it; and to ensure that Indian organisations are aware of UK skills, technologies and services which could enhance their projects. DIT intends to continue to take forward a targeted, demand-driven campaign to position and highlight UK technologies and services at the early decision-making stages of project life cycles, to ensure that operators and investors can consider the additional value that can be provided by UK suppliers and services providers. Existing UK Business Interest is strong - but companies which have never bid for ONGC/PSU projects before find the procurement process, regulations, conditions extremely complex - and the PSUs themselves find it hard to attract truly world-leading technologies (because they only have to have secure three capable bidders under current rules, rather than "Best in Class"). Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 1996, ITT 2708: India Programme - Support Strategy for the UK Oil & Gas Supply Chain in India's Oil & Gas sector How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b5acd-8074-4554-946c-ec86e8f23865
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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