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Detailed simulations of hydrodynamic responses

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking to provide detailed simulations of hydrodynamic responses through a tender identified as ORE/19/133. This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on the analytical, scientific, mathematical, or forecasting software package, specifically OrcaFlex software. The contract is valued at £32,700 and is situated in Wales, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 28 February 2020, with the contract's effective duration starting from 3 March 2020 and set to end on 3 March 2023. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, which is suitable for businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in software development and analytical services, particularly those with expertise in marine renewables and offshore engineering. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for dynamic analysis, riser systems, or mooring systems would be competitively positioned to engage in this market. Given the unique and validated offering of OrcaFlex as the industry standard, businesses that can demonstrate similar capabilities in simulation and modelling techniques will be well-suited to seize this procurement opportunity for growth and collaboration within the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Detailed simulations of hydrodynamic responses

Notice Description

OrcaFlex provides a unique offering that is seen as the industry standard with multiple examples of detailed model validation. In particular the floating wind turbine system based on the OC3 Hywind system has been validated using the industry standard reference turbine of the NREL 5MW baseline wind turbine. The wide application and flexibility of OrcaFlex is one of its key attributes, it can complete dynamic analysis for riser systems, mooring systems, simulate various installation scenarios from offshore vessels, marine renewables, seabed stabilities etc. With the great number of published detailed validation cases ORE Catapult can provide absolute certainty to its clients about the accuracy of data being presented.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a620264-29af-4c5a-a9af-d68dddb77497
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0a436e-6b31-4525-910a-5495c338c9a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

48981000 - Compiling software packages

48983000 - Development software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLYTH
Postcode
NE24 1LZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCINA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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