--- title: "Marine and On-shore Seismic Acquisition Services Reference number: RWM467" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SELLAFIELD" published: "2021-02-08" --- # Marine and On-shore Seismic Acquisition Services Reference number: RWM467 Buyer: SELLAFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aea5b475-b25d-419d-a80f-1d27c48a745a.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the Marine and On-shore Seismic Acquisition Services, referenced as RWM467, initiated by Sellafield, located at Didcot, England. This contract falls under the geological and geophysical consultancy services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Notably, the engagement end date for participating stakeholders is set for 26 March 2021. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement for various seismic services across multiple sites in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in geological consultancy and seismic services, particularly those specialising in marine and land seismic acquisition and processing. Companies that are well-suited to compete include qualified contractors in seismic data collection, processing services, and interpretation. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also collaborate on impactful environmental projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors. ## Notice RWM's proposed procurement strategy is to award up to 5 lots under a framework agreement to undertake survey acquisition, processing and interpretation at up to 5 separate sites within England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to suitably qualified Contractors. The RWM strategy for site identification is through a volunteering process and the setting up of a Community Working Group (CWG). Our initial position, subject to engagement is the following, the framework will intend to deliver services in the following sub-categories: * Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Deep Water (Greater than 10m Water Depth) * Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Shallow Water (5-10m Water Depth) * Seismic Acquisition Services, Land (Vibroseis and potentially shot hole sources) * Seismic Processing Services * Seismic and Quantitative interpretation Services This PIN notice is for information only. Additional information: Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Deep Water (Greater than 10m Water Depth) Lot No: 1 Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Shallow Water (5-10m Water Depth) Lot No: 2 Seismic Acquisition Services, Land (Vibroseis and potentially shot hole sources) Lot No: 3 Seismic Processing Services Lot No: 4 Seismic and Quantitative interpretation Services Lot No: 5 This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the relevant professional services market and to alert the market to potential forthcoming tender exercise(s). RWM intends to hold market engagement sessions through February and March 2021 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting commercial agreement(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68488110-0860-4a93-9d8b-33c4e3f0b4d8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SELLAFIELD | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0GD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services - 71352100 - Seismic services - 71352120 - Seismic data acquisition services - 71352130 - Seismic data collection services - 71352140 - Seismic processing services - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 07:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68488110-0860-4a93-9d8b-33c4e3f0b4d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68488110-0860-4a93-9d8b-33c4e3f0b4d8 8th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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