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UK SOV Manufacture Business Case Development - ORE/24/101

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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26 Mar 2025 at 08:58

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14 Jan 2025 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) has initiated a public procurement process titled "UK SOV Manufacture Business Case Development - ORE/24/101", focused on research and development consultancy services within the offshore wind industry. This project, located in the United Kingdom, is aimed at developing a business case for the establishment of UK-based production of Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) to support the growing offshore wind sector. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now at the award phase. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th February 2025 and the contract period starting on 17th March 2025, ending on 27th May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £194,750, was granted to Cammell Laird Shiprepairers & Shipbuilders Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in shipbuilding, ship repair, maintenance, conversion, reconditioning, and upgrading services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the potential increase in demand for operations and maintenance (O&M) vessels as the UK offshore wind capacity expands. Companies with expertise in maritime services and a focus on innovative and cost-efficient solutions in the renewable energy sector are well-suited to compete and thrive by leveraging the developments arising from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SOV Manufacture Business Case Development - ORE/24/101

Notice Description

The offshore wind industry is growing rapidly, with over 850GW of capacity expected to be installed globally by 2050. This is underpinned by global commitments to reduce carbon emissions and by improving the cost efficiency of wind as an energy source. In line with this rapid expansion, the number of vessels required to support offshore wind developments throughout their operational life will also require major growth. Here at ORE Catapult, we have conducted analysis to determine the size of the market for operations and maintenance (O&M) vessels, based on global installed capacity targets. Up to 2050, strategies centred on Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) are expected to be employed. Globally, this could equate to up to 2325 CTVs and 423 SOVs in operation by 2050. This presents a huge opportunity for UK Shipbuilding, however, none of the UK's currently operating SOVs have been built in the UK. This project aims to develop the business case for establishing this production.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bfe39e-7cfd-48e2-9dd0-c0fa1ae28a80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

50242000 - Conversion services of ships

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 27 May 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS

Further Information

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