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title: "Gulf of Corinth Offshore Drilling Project"
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# Gulf of Corinth Offshore Drilling Project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64c23855-cc5a-49ed-afc5-7c204af139e2

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## Summary

The Gulf of Corinth Offshore Drilling Project is a significant procurement opportunity managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This project falls under the offshore drilling services category and is valued at approximately £5.5 million, with a minimum requirement of £5 million. Currently in the Award stage, the procurement process utilised an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The tender period concluded on 1st March 2017, while the contract is set to commence on 18th April 2017 and will last until 31st August 2017.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in offshore drilling and geological services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, fully serviced equipment and experienced personnel. Companies that successfully demonstrate diligence and capability in handling scientific projects, especially those with experience in large-scale offshore drilling, would be well-suited to compete. Given the project's fixed budget and the critical nature of its objectives, businesses looking to expand their operations in the offshore sector should consider this contract a priority for engagement.

## Notice

Diligence, the correct and fully serviced equipment and experienced and capable personnel are the key ingredients for the success of these scientific projects to continuously core below the seabed. Whilst these criteria are applicable for most projects, they are essential for these projects that will have been in the proposal, development and schedule for at least 10 years. These projects only have one opportunity to achieve the scientific goals. With a fixed budget there is no opportunity to either extend or re-run the expedition at a later date. It is therefore paramount that diligence in all aspects of the project is undertaken from planning to implementation to maximise this once off opportunity Additional information: I would like to notify you that this procurement opportunity is currently live on Tenders Electronic Daily, a copy of the Notice is attached and, if you have not already taken the opportunity to register, instructions are detailed below on the process for registration and expression of interest via Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris 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 e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk : Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793eba03-445e-4050-8b11-bff751e0f0f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,539,833 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | FUGRO GEOSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76320000 - Offshore drilling services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2017 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793eba03-445e-4050-8b11-bff751e0f0f2
- 18 Jan 2017 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32983ebc-ddb3-4492-b862-bfa56a5a7ba9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793eba03-445e-4050-8b11-bff751e0f0f2
  14th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32983ebc-ddb3-4492-b862-bfa56a5a7ba9
  18th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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