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title: "Geophysical Survey and Geotechnical Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671908"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD"
published: "2021-12-16"
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# Geophysical Survey and Geotechnical Investigation

Buyer: EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671908

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## Summary

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd is conducting a tender for a project titled "Geophysical Survey and Geotechnical Investigation," aimed at performing crucial assessments at the Wave Hub site, located 16 km offshore St Ives, Cornwall, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 14 January 2022, following a recent extension. This initiative falls under the services category (CPV code: 71351900), and bidders are invited to submit their offers electronically via the designated portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geophysical and geotechnical services, particularly those experienced with offshore projects. Companies providing technical competence in survey methodologies or those with competitive pricing strategies will be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this contract could enable firms to expand their portfolios and strengthen relationships within the renewable energy sector, particularly relevant to marine energy development.

## Notice

The provision of a geophysical survey and geotechnical investigation at the Wave Hub site, located 16 km offshore St Ives, Cornwall, UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a contractor to conduct a Geophysical survey and Geotechnical Investigation at the Wave Hub site located 16 km North of Cornwall. The purpose of the geotechnical investigation is to enable detailed design of mooring anchors, and thermal design of the existing export cable. The purpose of the geophysical survey is to enable FEED design and detailed design of mooring anchors and mooring chains, subsea cable route planning and inspection of existing subsea cables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436499 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD |
| Locality | ORKNEY |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW16 3AW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351900 - Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
- 71351913 - Geological exploration services
- 71351922 - Physical oceanography services
- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436499
- 9 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435791
- 30 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434788
- 29 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431664

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=13
  17th December 2021 - Timescale for execution updated, and change to scope of work detailed.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=4
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-LST-8021 - Geophysical Bill of Quantities_B01 - Tender.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=5
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-LST-8021 - Geophysical Bill of Quantities_B01 - Tender.xlsx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=6
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-LST-8022 - RPL Export Cable Route_B01.xlsx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=7
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-SPC-8016 - Geophysical Survey Specification_B01.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=8
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-BOD-8010 Geotechnical Investigation Basis of Design_B01.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=9
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-DWG-8012 Geotechnical Exploratory Hole Location Plan_B01.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=10
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-LST-8011 - Geotechnical Bill of Quantities_B01 - Tender.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=11
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-LST-8011 - Geotechnical Bill of Quantities_B01 - Tender.xlsx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=12
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-SPC-8013 Geotechnical Investigation Specification_B01.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=1
  1st November 2021 - Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=2
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-BOD-8014 - Geophysical Survey Basis of Design_B01.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV431664&idx=3
  1st November 2021 - 8567-LMC-NAV-DWG-8015 - Geophysical Survey Location Plan Drawing_B02.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431664
  Geophysical Survey and Geotechnical Investigation - The provision of a geophysical survey and geotechnical investigation at the Wave Hub site, located 16 km offshore St Ives, Cornwall, UK.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.emec.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671908
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=671908
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=671908
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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