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title: "UK SBS PR19048 RD2 Trials and Survey Project 2019"
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# UK SBS PR19048 RD2 Trials and Survey Project 2019

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf963752-c526-422a-b3d4-01a3d4fcf4f9

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is responsible for the contract titled "UK SBS PR19048 RD2 Trials and Survey Project 2019", which falls under the category of ship chartering services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to the Commissioners of Irish Lights. The tender period closed on 2nd May 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 8th July 2019, running until 19th August 2019. The total contract value is approximately £700,000, with specific budget allocations for different legs of the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime and marine survey sectors, particularly those with capabilities in vessel provision and remote seabed drilling operations. Companies capable of meeting the stringent requirements for offshore project execution during the summer months would be particularly well-suited to pursue future tenders in this area. The engagement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, as there is scope for innovation and tailored solutions in these contracts.

## Notice

****THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** The British Geological Survey (BGS) had plans to conduct an offshore project during summer 2019 for equipment trials and a seabed sampling survey. In order to achieve this the BGS required a vessel from which to deploy their remote seabed drilling equipment, RD2. Following an accelerated open competition exercise, the contract was awarded to Commissioners of Irish Lights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8264eb0b-bb4a-4761-b69b-26810c84bcf9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 19 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £696,089 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMISSIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2020 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8264eb0b-bb4a-4761-b69b-26810c84bcf9
- 16 Apr 2019 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e12ee9-324c-4dbd-929d-4ddf6fb81010

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8264eb0b-bb4a-4761-b69b-26810c84bcf9
  15th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e12ee9-324c-4dbd-929d-4ddf6fb81010
  16th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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