--- title: "UKSBSPR18074 - Antarctic Offshore Drilling Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c621ab7d-fd02-436c-addf-c58b974f8241" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c621ab7d-fd02-436c-addf-c58b974f8241" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c621ab7d-fd02-436c-addf-c58b974f8241.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c621ab7d-fd02-436c-addf-c58b974f8241.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-05-04" --- # UKSBSPR18074 - Antarctic Offshore Drilling Project Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c621ab7d-fd02-436c-addf-c58b974f8241 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c621ab7d-fd02-436c-addf-c58b974f8241) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c621ab7d-fd02-436c-addf-c58b974f8241.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UKSBSPR18074 - Antarctic Offshore Drilling Project" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on offshore drilling services. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with bids closing on 13th June 2018 at 14:00 GMT. The total available budget for this project is $9,750,000 (USD), and the contract period is anticipated to start on 13th August 2018 and run until 12th August 2021. The project will take place in the Antarctic region, specifically along the George V and Adélie Land shelf during a 2-month period from mid-December to mid-February in the years 2019 or 2020. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in marine drilling and coring capabilities, particularly those equipped with seabed drilling technology. Companies looking to engage in this tender should have experience in offshore services, as well as expertise in conducting drilling and coring campaigns in challenging environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the project's provisions designed to support increased competition and innovation in the procurement process. ## Notice CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 13th JUNE 2018 14:00PM (GMT) PLEASE DONT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY MAXIMUM BUDGET FOR PROJECT IS $9,750,000 (USD) Client requires a marine drilling and coring capability and suitable vessel to operate offshore for a drilling and coring campaign in Antarctica for up to a 2 months period between mid-December to mid-February 2019 or 2020. The client is particularly interested in using seabed drilling technology, although other options will be considered. Along the George V and Adelie Land (GVAL) shelf of Antarctica, shallowly-buried strata contain a record of Antarctica's climate and ice history, from the lush forests of the Eocene greenhouse to the dynamic ice sheet margins of the Neogene. The main objective of this Expedition is to obtain a detailed stratigraphy from key intervals above and below regional erosional and downlap surfaces to date and characterize major episodes of ice sheet advance and retreat. To achieve these scientific goals, multiple short boreholes, utilising the offset continuous coring technique will be employed. The boreholes are located along a slope transect inside the Mertz Polynya, starting in deep water 1070m closest to the ice edge, shallowing to 500m further offshore Additional information: CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 13th JUNE 2018 14:00PM (GMT) PLEASE DONT CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY MAXIMUM BUDGET FOR PROJECT IS $9,750,000 (USD) 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/08df7cd7-627c-485a-b901-854ca66d68aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 76320000 - Offshore drilling services ## Release History - 4 May 2018 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08df7cd7-627c-485a-b901-854ca66d68aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08df7cd7-627c-485a-b901-854ca66d68aa 4th May 2018 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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