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Marine and On-shore Seismic Acquisition Services Reference number: RWM467

SELLAFIELD

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08 Feb 2021 at 07:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Marine and On-shore Seismic Acquisition Services, referenced as RWM467, initiated by Sellafield, located at Didcot, England. This contract falls under the geological and geophysical consultancy services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Notably, the engagement end date for participating stakeholders is set for 26 March 2021. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for various seismic services across multiple sites in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in geological consultancy and seismic services, particularly those specialising in marine and land seismic acquisition and processing. Companies that are well-suited to compete include qualified contractors in seismic data collection, processing services, and interpretation. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also collaborate on impactful environmental projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine and On-shore Seismic Acquisition Services Reference number: RWM467

Notice Description

RWM's proposed procurement strategy is to award up to 5 lots under a framework agreement to undertake survey acquisition, processing and interpretation at up to 5 separate sites within England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to suitably qualified Contractors. The RWM strategy for site identification is through a volunteering process and the setting up of a Community Working Group (CWG). Our initial position, subject to engagement is the following, the framework will intend to deliver services in the following sub-categories: * Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Deep Water (Greater than 10m Water Depth) * Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Shallow Water (5-10m Water Depth) * Seismic Acquisition Services, Land (Vibroseis and potentially shot hole sources) * Seismic Processing Services * Seismic and Quantitative interpretation Services This PIN notice is for information only. Additional information: Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Deep Water (Greater than 10m Water Depth) Lot No: 1 Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Shallow Water (5-10m Water Depth) Lot No: 2 Seismic Acquisition Services, Land (Vibroseis and potentially shot hole sources) Lot No: 3 Seismic Processing Services Lot No: 4 Seismic and Quantitative interpretation Services Lot No: 5 This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the relevant professional services market and to alert the market to potential forthcoming tender exercise(s). RWM intends to hold market engagement sessions through February and March 2021 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting commercial agreement(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68488110-0860-4a93-9d8b-33c4e3f0b4d8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71352100 - Seismic services

71352120 - Seismic data acquisition services

71352130 - Seismic data collection services

71352140 - Seismic processing services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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