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title: "TRN020042016 Acquire Seismic Surveys, with interpretive processing on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS)"
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# TRN020042016 Acquire Seismic Surveys, with interpretive processing on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS)

Buyer: OIL & GAS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eea6604c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Oil & Gas Authority initiated a procurement process titled "TRN020042016 Acquire Seismic Surveys, with interpretive processing on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS)" to acquire seismic survey services in various regions including the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. This open tender procedure was completed on 10th June 2016, with the award confirming a contract valued at £8,000,000. The contract period commenced on 14th July 2016 and runs until 31st December 2016, covering services classified under the CPV code for seismic services. The procurement took place across locations, including the UK and surrounding territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in seismic surveying and related interpretative services, particularly those with expertise in oceanographic and geophysical data collection. Firms that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include large-scale service providers and specialist companies within the oil and gas sector. The successful bidders, Western GeCo and PGS Exploration UK Ltd, demonstrate the scale and capability expected in fulfilling such extensive seismic projects, thereby suggesting that similar firms could benefit from engaging in future opportunities under this sector.

## Notice

Acquire Seismic Surveys, with interpretive processing on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) Acquire a seismic survey with interpretive processing on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) over the South West Britain including such areas as covered by the Celtic Sea and the Western English Channel, the Bristol Channel, the St. George's Channel and the Irish Sea ("South West Britain" for the purposes of the remainder of this tender document.)Acquire a seismic survey with interpretive processing on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) over the East Shetland Platform, including the East Orkney Basin, East Fair Isle Basin and Dutch Bank Basin.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f494aa-d47d-4e0f-8ebe-faaf020bb08b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | OIL & GAS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PGS EXPLORATION; WESTERN GECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71352100 - Seismic services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f494aa-d47d-4e0f-8ebe-faaf020bb08b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f494aa-d47d-4e0f-8ebe-faaf020bb08b
  23rd July 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=211212720
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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