UKRI-1820 Hawaii Offshore Drilling Project

Description

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 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: UKRI are seeking to engage with interested service partners prior to going to market. Service providers are encouraged to express their interest in the opportunity via the Delta esourcing portal. Following an expression of interest, service providers will be invited to comment on the draft terms and conditions of contract.