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title: "UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project"
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# UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca49b70-bb11-46bb-bea2-45c1a6842c85

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the UKRI-2369 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project. This procurement falls under the 'Offshore drilling services' industry category with a contract value of £14,500,000. The tender deadline for submissions is 12th December 2022 at 14:00 GMT. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st March 2023 and end on 31st December 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses with expertise in marine remote seafloor drilling and vessel operation for scientific drilling campaigns are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for fair competition amongst interested parties. Interested bidders should closely review the tender requirements and prepare their submissions accordingly to potentially secure this contract.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: 14 December 2022 Instead of: 12 December 2022 Time: 14:00 Read New: 14 December 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/c4750234-75f9-404b-9c9b-2a867992d730 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500,000 |
| 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

- 12 Dec 2022 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4750234-75f9-404b-9c9b-2a867992d730
- 11 Nov 2022 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4750234-75f9-404b-9c9b-2a867992d730

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4750234-75f9-404b-9c9b-2a867992d730
  12th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Offshore-drilling-services./92WYEEZ5V7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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