Tender

Innovation Support

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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12 Jun 2019 at 16:04

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12 Jun 2019 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking contractors for the "Innovation Support" tender, which is part of the Grid Emulation System (GES) project known as 'eGrid'. This initiative aims to establish a GES in Blyth, in the North-East of England, to bolster industry activities in the region. The projected value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £75,000, with the tender period ending on 24th June 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2019 and last until 29th February 2020, focusing on engineering-related scientific and technical services, including support and training for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those in engineering support services, technical training, and energy-related services, to showcase their capabilities and expand their operations. The project is expected to generate innovation advisory services that will benefit SMEs directly. Companies interested in training, technology consultancy, or engineering services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their portfolio and engaging in valuable activities that could lead to further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation Support

Notice Description

ORE Catapult is delivering a Grid Emulation System ("GES") project referred to as 'eGrid'. This involves the installation of a GES at Blyth that will support industry activity in the North-East of England region. The project is funded with European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support. The eGrid project also comprises of engagement activities and events for the small and medium size enterprise ("SME") and academic/research organisations. A range of innovation advisory services including technology support, knowledge transfer and training will be offered to the SMEs. ORE Catapult can provide some of these consultancy and knowledge transfer services itself but will require support from external engineering training/consulting organisation to provide a full range of other services to maximise the benefits to SMEs. The ORE Catapult reserve the right to award the Contract to one or more Contractors, up to a maximum of three (3), as deemed appropriate for the best interest of the business and the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b0255-1f3b-4996-aca9-be36bd9c2f9e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71336000 - Engineering support services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 6-12 months
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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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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