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title: "UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project"
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# UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13351cfe-b96d-4616-8a63-2a8296fbb55c

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded the contract for the "UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project" to Benthic USA LLC. The procurement process was completed, with a contract value of £14,493,709. The services contract involves offshore drilling services and will be carried out between August and October 2023 in various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender had an open procurement method and a tender period deadline of June 6, 2023, with a contract period spanning from June 7 to October 31, 2023.

This tender for marine remote seafloor drilling for a scientific campaign in Hawaii, initiated by the British Geological Survey on behalf of the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling, presents opportunities for businesses specialised in offshore drilling services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating in this tender to contribute to the scientific drilling and coring campaign.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a663832a-3c76-4192-9149-73a362213a5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,493,709 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,493,709 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENTHIC USA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76320000 - Offshore drilling services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a663832a-3c76-4192-9149-73a362213a5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a663832a-3c76-4192-9149-73a362213a5a
  13th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=785608064
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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