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UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2022 at 13:05

Tender

14 Apr 2022 at 13:05

Planning

03 Feb 2022 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the "UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project," focusing on offshore drilling services. The project aims to obtain marine remote seafloor drilling capabilities and a suitable vessel for a scientific drilling campaign offshore Hawaii, scheduled for up to two months between August and October 2023. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a maximum value of $12,500,000 (excluding VAT). Interested parties should submit their bids by the deadline of 19 May 2022.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in offshore drilling services, marine operations, or related technological fields. Businesses with expertise in rotary rock coring, subsea operations, or the provision of drilling equipment and personnel are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity not only allows for potential financial gain but also enhances visibility and collaboration in the scientific research community.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Notice Description

The British Geological Survey, acting on behalf of the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling, requires a marine remote seafloor drilling capability and suitable vessel to operate offshore Hawaii for a scientific drilling and coring campaign for a period of up to 2 months between August and October 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor must be able to supply the full operational spread including a remote seafloor drill rig, the vessel, and all personnel required to operate the spread. The seafloor drill rig must be capable of rotary rock coring to at least 110m below seafloor in water depths of 100m to 1300m. Additional information: The estimated (maximum) value of the opportunity is: $12,500,000 (excluding VAT). UKRI will not accept Bids above $12,500,000. Any Bids above this value will be regarded as FAIL.

Options: An extension period of up to 12 months may be agreed as appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0312d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018920-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

34514000 - Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms

43124900 - Rock-drilling equipment

45262422 - Subsea drilling work

76320000 - Offshore drilling services

76340000 - Core drilling

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN12 1FL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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