Petrobras closes the SDSV tender after nearly exceeding the validity of offers, finally disclosed the results of the appeal from bidders Belov against the initial award notice for Oceanica with vessels Far Sound and Far Scimitar.
After appreciating the technical points brought up in the appeal, Petrobras decided to rule in favor of Oceanica and sustain the award for their vessels, albeit the differences between the requirement and the presented offers. With all stages of the public tender completed, Petrobras can now move to contract signature, with a 270-day mobilization period granted to the winner.
With the SDSV now out of the way, Petrobras can better focus on the remaining unfinished tenders of their SUB management, such as the AHTS-R and RSV, both opportunities closed in November 2023 on which not even a partial qualification has been yet disclosed.