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title: "UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project"
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# UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-465510a7-27d3-4f06-aa12-52590cf6d2f2

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking services for the "UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project", aimed at facilitating a scientific drilling and coring campaign offshore Hawaii. This project, classified under offshore drilling services, has a maximum contract value of £12,500,000 and is scheduled for a contract period from 1st August 2023 to 1st November 2023. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 21st April 2022, and the notice was published on 3rd February 2022.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the maritime and offshore drilling industries to engage in a high-value project. Companies specialising in marine remote seafloor drilling and equipped with suitable vessels can compete for this tender, which is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). By participating in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their operational capabilities in scientific research drilling.

## 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. Additional information: Please note: the maximum value of the contract is $12,500,000 (USD)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1397f54e-ea20-4587-8192-3522eaa3a614 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Prior Information Notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SN12 1FL |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76320000 - Offshore drilling services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 12:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1397f54e-ea20-4587-8192-3522eaa3a614
- 3 Feb 2022 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1397f54e-ea20-4587-8192-3522eaa3a614

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1397f54e-ea20-4587-8192-3522eaa3a614
  14th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Offshore-drilling-services./6UN6DF25T6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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