Award

Wind Turbine Operation & Maintenance Services - ORE/24/085

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 09:29

Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Wind Turbine Operation & Maintenance Services - ORE/24/085" was initiated by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, located in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement process followed a selective, competitive procedure with negotiation, primarily focusing on energy-management services. Valued at £5,000,000, the contract was awarded to Deutsche Windtechnik. Key timelines include the tender publication on 7th November 2024 and the contract award on 24th June 2025, with service commencement from 1st July 2025 and expected completion by 31st March 2028. This procurement falls under the 'award' stage and aims to ensure efficient troubleshooting and maintenance of wind turbines in Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in energy-management services or wind turbine maintenance. With an initial term of three years, extendable for up to an additional seven years, companies capable of proactive problem-solving and cost-effective service delivery will find ample growth potential. As the procurement allows for SMEs to compete, smaller firms with expertise in this domain can build strong collaborations, enhancing their portfolio and market reach. Furthermore, maintaining strong communication throughout the process will be key for businesses looking to compete and succeed in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wind Turbine Operation & Maintenance Services - ORE/24/085

Notice Description

ORE Catapult are seeking a Contractor who can be proactive and recognise potential serial problems, investigate the issue(s), propose viable solutions and communicate with the ORE Catapult Authorised Representative timeously throughout the whole process. You must be excellent at troubleshooting and have the ability/capability to identify problems that will help keep maintenance costs down and availability of the LDT up. There are five (5) stages to this competitive procurement process: Stage 1: Selection Questionnaire Stage 2: Draft Invitation to Participate Stage 3: Negotiations Stage 4: Final Tender submission (Best and Final Offer "BAFO") Stage 5: Contract Award The initial Term shall be for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. ORE Catapult reserve the option to extend year on year thereafter, for up to a further period of five (5) years, subject to funding being made available to ORE Catapult as well as the satisfactory performance of the Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f799b47-12fc-4c8c-89dc-5a55763e0d35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c5f7f0-2e9d-4101-9e06-e11029ad29c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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