Planning

Rain Erosion Test Rig

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Planning

07 Apr 2017 at 08:49

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2017 at 08:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has initiated a procurement process for the "Rain Erosion Test Rig," aimed at establishing an advanced test facility to study rain erosion on wind turbine rotor blades. This project is classified under research and development services, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. A key milestone for this process is the engagement end date, set for 23rd February 2018. The test facility will be located in Blyth, Northumberland, and interested suppliers are invited to register for participation in a supplier day scheduled to discuss this opportunity further.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialised in engineering and manufacturing equipment for the renewable energy sector, especially those with expertise in designing and constructing testing facilities for renewable energy applications. Companies capable of delivering a fully operational rain erosion test rig within a six-month timeframe would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement not only aligns with the increasing focus on offshore wind technology but also opens avenues for collaboration with a leading player in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rain Erosion Test Rig

Notice Description

ORE Catapult has the objective to develop a state-of-the-art rain erosion test facility for wind turbine rotor blades. This test facility will include a "rotating arm" rain erosion test rig which will be used to research the fundamental science behind rain erosion on wind turbine blades. To support the development of this test method, the rain erosion test rig must be sufficient in design, functionality and operation to simulate reproducible rain erosion test conditions that are representative of the operating environment of offshore wind turbines. Ideally, the rain erosion test rig shall have been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall be expect to provide all necessary expertise, personnel, materials and instrumentation to design, build, install and commission a rotating arm rain erosion test rig at the ORE Catapult test centre in Blyth. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver a fully commissioned and operational test rig in a maximum of 6 months Additional information: A Prior Information Notice ("PIN") has been published on Public Contracts Scotland ("PCS") Ref : SEP257969 and OJEU Ref : 462485 for the purposes of market Research Only. It is the intention of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to hold a supplier day at their site in Blyth , Northumberland on Wednesday 28th September 2016 in respect of their requirement for this Rain Erosion Test Rig. All parties wishing to attend this supplier day must register their interest by e-mailing procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 27th September advising who will be attending. To register your interest in this notice, please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=462485

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094df4dd-409f-4cfa-aa5a-bb90ab4ecd8f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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