Award of Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring Services for Hawaii Campaign
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Offshore Scientific Drilling and Coring Services for Hawaii Campaign
Awarded 06 Jun 2023
Awarded06 Jun 2023
Value£14,493,709.00
SupplierBenthic USA LLC
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y ago5mo term
Awarded 6 June 2023Expired 31 Oct 2023
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Benthic USA LLC for marine remote seafloor drilling and coring services offshore Hawaii.
The British Geological Survey, acting on behalf of the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling, required a suitable vessel and drilling capability for a scientific drilling and coring campaign lasting up to 2 months between August and October 2023.
The contract value was £14,493,709.
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