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title: "UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4129090-f473-43ba-a448-31b456711db4"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
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# UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4129090-f473-43ba-a448-31b456711db4

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is currently conducting the "UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project", an open tender for offshore drilling services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19 May 2022 at 14:00. This project, valued at £12,500,000, aims to establish a marine remote seafloor drilling capability offshore Hawaii for a scientific drilling campaign scheduled between August and October 2023. Interested parties can deliver services to various global locations, including the British Overseas Territories and other regions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in offshore drilling services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their market presence. The project requires the provision of a suitable vessel and remote drilling technology, making it ideal for firms equipped with advanced marine equipment and expertise in scientific drilling operations. Companies in related sectors are encouraged to participate, as the selection will be based on the criteria outlined in the procurement documents.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time Limit For Receipt Of Tenders / Conditions For Opening Tenders Instead of: 01 June 2022 Time: 14:00 Read New: 13 June 2022 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: 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. 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/07bd2882-c434-4b1b-9aa0-a7345419e3ef |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 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 | 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

- 18 May 2022 at 08:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd2882-c434-4b1b-9aa0-a7345419e3ef
- 3 May 2022 at 11:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd2882-c434-4b1b-9aa0-a7345419e3ef
- 14 Apr 2022 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd2882-c434-4b1b-9aa0-a7345419e3ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bd2882-c434-4b1b-9aa0-a7345419e3ef
  18th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Offshore-drilling-services./57EV23J854
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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