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title: "UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project"
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# UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312d8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the "UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project," focusing on offshore drilling services. The project aims to obtain marine remote seafloor drilling capabilities and a suitable vessel for a scientific drilling campaign offshore Hawaii, scheduled for up to two months between August and October 2023. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a maximum value of $12,500,000 (excluding VAT). Interested parties should submit their bids by the deadline of 19 May 2022.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in offshore drilling services, marine operations, or related technological fields. Businesses with expertise in rotary rock coring, subsea operations, or the provision of drilling equipment and personnel are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity not only allows for potential financial gain but also enhances visibility and collaboration in the scientific research community.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor must be able to supply the full operational spread including a remote seafloor drill rig, the vessel, and all personnel required to operate the spread. The seafloor drill rig must be capable of rotary rock coring to at least 110m below seafloor in water depths of 100m to 1300m. Additional information: The estimated (maximum) value of the opportunity is: $12,500,000 (excluding VAT). UKRI will not accept Bids above $12,500,000. Any Bids above this value will be regarded as FAIL.

Options: An extension period of up to 12 months may be agreed as appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018920-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | £12,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 34514000 - Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms
- 43124900 - Rock-drilling equipment
- 45262422 - Subsea drilling work
- 76320000 - Offshore drilling services
- 76340000 - Core drilling

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018920-2022
- 14 Apr 2022 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010055-2022
- 3 Feb 2022 at 12:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003134-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=704781809
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Offshore-drilling-services./57EV23J854

## Provenance

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