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title: "Marine Seismic Survey and Processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c304"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD"
published: "2022-03-25"
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# Marine Seismic Survey and Processing

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c304

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Radioactive Waste Management Ltd (RWM) undertaking a seismic surveying programme to support the implementation of a Geological Disposal Facility. The tender, titled "Marine Seismic Survey and Processing", falls under the services category, specifically seismic services, and aims to secure framework agreements for various seismic services, including data acquisition and processing in marine environments. This process is currently at the award stage, having been initiated as an open procurement method. Key dates include the contract period lasting for 1800 days, with the deadline for submission having previously been set for 2nd August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in geological and geophysical consultancy, as well as seismic data services, creating a path for growth in sectors related to marine surveying. Companies specialising in seismic data acquisition, processing services, and marine consultancy would be well-positioned to compete for contracts awarded under this framework. Successful bidders could contribute valuable services across various Community Partnership areas in England and Wales, addressing the growing demand for geological understanding in waste management contexts.

## Notice

RWM are launching a seismic surveying programme to support RWM in its work towards a implementing a Geological Disposal Facility. We are seeking to award framework agreements which, through different tenders, will provide us access to a full range of seismic services, including seismic acquisition (in different environments) processing of seismic data and interpretation services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 3D Marine Seismic Acquisition: Deep Water

Lot 1 3D Marine Seismic Acquisition: Deep Water

Lot 2 2D Marine Seismic Acquisition

Lot 2 2D Marine Seismic Acquisition

Lot 3 Seismic Processing

Lot 3 Seismic Processing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008090-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEARWATER GEOSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 71352100 - Seismic services
- 71352120 - Seismic data acquisition services
- 71352130 - Seismic data collection services
- 71352140 - Seismic processing services
- 71353200 - Dimensional surveying services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008090-2022
- 2 Jul 2021 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015249-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13820&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management

## Provenance

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