Award

Marine Seismic Survey and Processing

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD

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Award

25 Mar 2022 at 09:12

Tender

02 Jul 2021 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Radioactive Waste Management Ltd (RWM) undertaking a seismic surveying programme to support the implementation of a Geological Disposal Facility. The tender, titled "Marine Seismic Survey and Processing", falls under the services category, specifically seismic services, and aims to secure framework agreements for various seismic services, including data acquisition and processing in marine environments. This process is currently at the award stage, having been initiated as an open procurement method. Key dates include the contract period lasting for 1800 days, with the deadline for submission having previously been set for 2nd August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in geological and geophysical consultancy, as well as seismic data services, creating a path for growth in sectors related to marine surveying. Companies specialising in seismic data acquisition, processing services, and marine consultancy would be well-positioned to compete for contracts awarded under this framework. Successful bidders could contribute valuable services across various Community Partnership areas in England and Wales, addressing the growing demand for geological understanding in waste management contexts.

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Notice Title

Marine Seismic Survey and Processing

Notice Description

RWM are launching a seismic surveying programme to support RWM in its work towards a implementing a Geological Disposal Facility. We are seeking to award framework agreements which, through different tenders, will provide us access to a full range of seismic services, including seismic acquisition (in different environments) processing of seismic data and interpretation services.

Lot Information

Lot 1 3D Marine Seismic Acquisition: Deep Water

Lot 1 3D Marine Seismic Acquisition: Deep Water

Lot 2 2D Marine Seismic Acquisition

Lot 2 2D Marine Seismic Acquisition

Lot 3 Seismic Processing

Lot 3 Seismic Processing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008090-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

71352100 - Seismic services

71352120 - Seismic data acquisition services

71352130 - Seismic data collection services

71352140 - Seismic processing services

71353200 - Dimensional surveying services

71354500 - Marine survey services

71355000 - Surveying services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD
Contact Name
Barry Purdy
Contact Email
barry.purdy@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7850187950

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEARWATER GEOSERVICES

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