EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
GEOLOGICAL SAMPLE HANDLING SERVICES
ANNAPOLIS BLOCK
Reference: MCL 2001621
BIDS Category: 0510, 0942
Closing Date: June 15, 2001
Use this reference for all correspondence: MCL 2001621
Issue date: June 7, 2001
Marathon Canada Limited seeks qualified companies for the provision of geological sample handling services for its upcoming deepwater drilling project offshore Nova Scotia. The project, which is subject to final approval, will consist of a single
exploration well, with potential sidetracking opportunities once the initial well is evaluated. The project is estimated to commence between late 2001 and early 2002. The geological sample handling service is required to provide the following:
+ receiving samples from the wellsite
+ washing and drying of samples drilled with synthetic oil based mud
+ splitting of samples for distribution to joint venture partners and designated authorities
+ dispatching samples to joint venture partners and designated authorities.
Interested parties must have health, safety, and environmental management and quality management systems which meet all requirements of Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB). Respondents must indicate company name, contact details, managers
and key personnel, company profile, and summary of related experience. Marathon Canada Limited will select qualified bidders from among the respondents to this Expressions of Interest.
All inquiries and Expressions of Interest should be directed to: MARATHON CANADA LIMITED Purdy's Tower I, Suite 401 1959 Upper Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3N2 Fax Number 902.423.0289
When responding, interested parties should provide all relevant contact information for their firm including as a minimum, contact name, telephone number, fax number and email address. Interested parties should demonstrate their capabilities by submitting
relevant background and experience.
IN ADDITION: POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS TO MARATHON, IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, MUST REGISTER THEIR COMPANIES BY CONTACTING BIDS NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED AT: Phone: 902.462.4824 1.800.397.0393 Email: bids@istar.ca
