SSA

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 26/03/2021

External Reference: 2021-439186

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Radioactive Waste Management
8920190
Building 329, Thomson Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0GD
UK
Contact person: Barry Purdy
Telephone: +44 7850187950
E-mail: barry.purdy@nda.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13309&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear Decommissioning

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Marine and On-shore Seismic Acquisition Services
Reference number:  RWM467
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

71352100  -  Seismic services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

RWM’s proposed procurement strategy is to award up to 5 lots under a framework agreement to undertake survey acquisition, processing and interpretation at up to 5 separate sites within England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to suitably qualified Contractors. The RWM strategy for site identification is through a volunteering process and the setting up of a Community Working Group (CWG). Our initial position, subject to engagement is the following, the framework will intend to deliver services in the following sub-categories: • Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Deep Water (Greater than 10m Water Depth) • Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Shallow Water (5-10m Water Depth) • Seismic Acquisition Services, Land (Vibroseis and potentially shot hole sources) • Seismic Processing Services • Seismic and Quantitative interpretation Services
This PIN notice is for information only.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 20000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
There is no limit to the amount of lots that each supplier can apply for.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Deep Water (Greater than 10m Water Depth)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
71351220  -  Geological consultancy services
71352120  -  Seismic data acquisition services
71352130  -  Seismic data collection services
71352140  -  Seismic processing services
71353000  -  Surface surveying services
71353200  -  Dimensional surveying services
71354500  -  Marine survey services
71355000  -  Surveying services
98360000  -  Marine services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Didcot
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Deep Water (Greater than 10m Water Depth)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Shallow Water (5-10m Water Depth)
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71354500  -  Marine survey services
98360000  -  Marine services
71352100  -  Seismic services
71352120  -  Seismic data acquisition services
71352130  -  Seismic data collection services
71352140  -  Seismic processing services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Seismic Acquisition Services, Marine Shallow Water (5-10m Water Depth)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seismic Acquisition Services, Land (Vibroseis and potentially shot hole sources)
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71352100  -  Seismic services
71352120  -  Seismic data acquisition services
71352130  -  Seismic data collection services
71352140  -  Seismic processing services
71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
71351210  -  Geophysical consultancy services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Seismic Acquisition Services, Land (Vibroseis and potentially shot hole sources)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seismic Processing Services
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71352100  -  Seismic services
71352120  -  Seismic data acquisition services
71352130  -  Seismic data collection services
71352140  -  Seismic processing services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Seismic Processing Services
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Seismic and Quantitative interpretation Services
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

71352100  -  Seismic services
71352120  -  Seismic data acquisition services
71352130  -  Seismic data collection services
71352140  -  Seismic processing services
71351200  -  Geological and geophysical consultancy services
71351210  -  Geophysical consultancy services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Seismic and Quantitative interpretation Services
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

30/07/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the relevant professional services market and to alert the market to potential forthcoming tender exercise(s).
RWM intends to hold market engagement sessions through February and March 2021 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting commercial agreement(s).