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title: "UK SBS PR18152 Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring and Ice Management and Fleet Provision"
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# UK SBS PR18152 Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring and Ice Management and Fleet Provision

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12e4e6ec-c01e-436a-9161-42d0d4d21190

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## Summary

The tender titled "UK SBS PR18152 Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring and Ice Management and Fleet Provision" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the industry of offshore drilling and exploration. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a budget estimated between $10,000,000 and $19,400,000 USD. The submission deadline for bids was set for 20th May 2020 at 14:00, and the contract period is expected to commence on 3rd August 2020, lasting until 30th November 2021. Interested suppliers were directed to submit their proposals through the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific drilling, coring, and ice management. Suitable candidates would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in offshore operations, icebreaker fleet management, and comprehensive environmental forecasting. The integrated nature of the project, which requires coordination across various operational components, suggests that companies capable of providing innovative solutions and specialised equipment would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

*** The procurement procedure has been discontinued and did not result in a contract award *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 20th May 2020 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Please follow the URL contained in the 'Other Information' section. The estimated budget for the entire requirement across both lots is $10,000,000 USD to $19,400,000 USD. This budget is inclusive of the offshore scientific drilling and coring, the ice management and fleet provision, and the drilling platform as well as fuel which is anticipated to be a large proportion of the budget. In 2021 International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) will undertake a drilling/coring expedition to the high Arctic, using a drillship. Drilling will only be possible if there is a robust, integrated method to manage the ice conditions. This procurement is divided in to two lots: Lot 1: This Lot is for a scientific drilling and coring capability to operate in the high Arctic during the annual minimum ice cover period and includes the provision of the drilling platform. The minimum objectives are to continuously core two boreholes. The 1st borehole to 900m below the seabed (WD 815m) and the 2nd borehole to 50m below the seabed, (WD 875m). This will require the drillship to continuously stay on station until the completion of each borehole. The operational dates are linked to the minimum ice coverage, i.e. a period of up to 34 days on site between mid-August and end of September. In addition, there is passage to and from the work area. Lot 2: This Lot is for an integrated ice and fleet management to support a scientific drilling/coring expedition to the Arctic Ocean, under the auspices of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). The ice and fleet management can be broken into three components that must co-ordinate and work closely together. These three components are: 1. Ice and weather forecasting 2. Icebreaker fleet management 3. Icebreaker vessels (maximum of 3) The integrated ice and fleet management package must allow the drillship to stay on station and must cover all three components. The requirement covers provision of the following responsibilities: * Provide an ice and fleet management service, 24 hour/day for the duration of the expedition. * Ice management plan. * Operating procedures. * HSE assessment and procedures. * Understand the needs of a drilling campaign and the limitations of a drilling platform and drilling operation. * All equipment and software required. * All data required. * All Icebreaker capability (except 'Oden' if available) * All personnel required. * All ancillary services. * Be an adviser to the Customer on all ice management related matters. * Use the icebreakers, if required, to assist the drilling platform to transit to and from the work area. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 20/05/2020 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. The estimated budget for the entire requirement across both lots is $10,000,000 USD to $19,400,000 USD. This budget is inclusive of the offshore scientific drilling and coring, the ice management and fleet provision, and the drilling platform as well as fuel which is anticipated to be a large proportion of the budget. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing portal for this procurement. Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation. Responses received outside of the deadline or not submitted via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the Delta eSourcing Suite: To register and gain access to tender documents on the Delta eSourcing portal, please follow the URL: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: Lot 1 access code 46A7UAM782 Lot 2 access code: 3C2ZAQTC62 As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite, you will have access to Delta 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 Delta e-Sourcing suite please contact the BiP Helpdesk via the Live Chat on their website, or Telephone: 0845 270 7050. ---- The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any Supplier. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a Contract with the successful supplier(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of Bidders. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318487be-711c-4560-87a4-f6476a21adca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,938,776 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 43131200 - Offshore drilling unit
- 45255500 - Drilling and exploration work
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
- 76300000 - Drilling services
- 76520000 - Offshore services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2020 at 15:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318487be-711c-4560-87a4-f6476a21adca
- 18 Feb 2020 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318487be-711c-4560-87a4-f6476a21adca
- 13 Dec 2019 at 08:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794ded93-28aa-428a-b595-ad96306bff75
- 11 Dec 2019 at 09:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794ded93-28aa-428a-b595-ad96306bff75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318487be-711c-4560-87a4-f6476a21adca
  18th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/794ded93-28aa-428a-b595-ad96306bff75
  13th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9929bc1c-b791-419c-ad30-e24b2c8e6faa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/132c69ec-3f68-414c-a16f-2050b50081bf
  PR18152 RFP Request for Proposal final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/821696d3-9fd3-4a81-a04f-a75785d9e4c5
  PR18152 Annex B Oden Icebreaker Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88282b48-2f82-4ba8-879f-894845eabf69
  PR18152 - RFP Request for Proposal Questions final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50999873-29d0-4cf3-aed1-4a1863af4fe2
  PR18152 Lot 1 Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66457d51-ba30-4044-a832-51259ed91173
  PR18152 Lot 2 Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5ae382e-e268-4f04-a448-7905c414c2cc
  PR18152 AW5.2 - Lot 1 - Drilling and Coring Capability - Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ec6b1e1-9f8b-46cb-b656-8ef356592ecd
  PR18152 AW5.2 - Lot 2 Ice and Fleet Management Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/098e5a65-3e68-4d82-9977-5ae0aee00b64
  PR18152 H_S_ContractorQuestionnaire
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal

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