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Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig ORE/23/089

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 13:50

Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 11:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult for a project titled "Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig ORE/23/089". This project falls under the industry category of Instrumentation and Control Equipment, along with additional classifications in Industrial Machinery and Hydraulic Installations. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, at the National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre, the procurement process is currently in the Award stage as of 14th October 2025. The selection process involved a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, with a tender value of £5,000,000 and a contract period from 1st November 2025 to 13th August 2026. The tender period ends on 13th November 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of designing and constructing large-scale industrial equipment. The tender seeks a single contractor or consortium, ideal for companies specialised in renewable energy infrastructure and testing facilities. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their market presence within the renewable energy sector and collaborate on cutting-edge projects. Companies with expertise in detailed engineering, project management, and innovation in offshore renewable energy systems would find this project particularly suitable for their growth ambitions. The selective procurement method and competitive procedure with negotiation offer a structured yet adaptable framework for engaging qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig ORE/23/089

Notice Description

This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ('ORE Catapult') as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). ORE Catapult intends to expand its cable testing capabilities by appointing a single contractor (or consortium) to design and construct Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig at its National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) site in Aberdeen. ORE Catapult reserve the right to vary the Contract term following discussion with suppliers during the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire to a minimum of 3 (three) capable suppliers, where there are less than 3 (three) capable suppliers, all suitably qualified tenderers will be invited to proceed to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Preferred Tenderers will enter into a NDA within one (1) week to facilitate full disclosure of all other relevant sensitive and proprietary Operation & Maintenance ("O&M") documentation. Tenderers unable to agree an NDA within this time period may be eliminated from further competition Stage 3 - Issue Invitation to Participate. This stage will include the preliminary design / FEED. ORE Catapult has set aside funding for this stage to allow tenderers to submit preliminary designs, together with cost estimates as part of their Initial ITP Response. Expected outputs from Preliminary Design phase shall be as follows: - Project charter including participants, roles and responsibilities - Methodology and programme for detailed design phase - Outline programme showing key dates and project completion - General arrangement drawings of main components - Outline target cost plan - List of assumptions - Clarifications required and outstanding information needed - Preliminary Risk Register Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial Tender which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 4 - Draft ITP submissions - Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 5 - Negotiations - ORE Catapult reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult will inform remaining tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 6 - Final Tender submission (Best and Final Offer "BAFO") - ORE Catapult verify best and

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d40b2ed-940c-406f-bdc1-a52489dfc968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db27f4b3-89c1-42d6-a274-0c935cba4138
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43328000 - Hydraulic installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 6-12 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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APOLLO ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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