Tender

Joule 2B Project

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Sep 2023 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Sep 2023 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Sep 2023 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is inviting tenders for the Joule 2B Project, aiming to innovate wind turbine technology for cost efficiency. This project involves procuring three prototypes of composite tower structures for testing, with a contract period from 1st November 2023 to 30th June 2024. The tender deadline is 29th September 2023 at 12:00 GMT, offering a contract value of £450,000 in GBP.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses in the engineering services sector, specifically those experienced in composite tower technologies. Companies looking to expand through public procurement contracts related to wind energy technologies should consider bidding. Interested parties must complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) available on the ProContract Portal to access the full ITT documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joule 2B Project

Notice Description

The Joule team, ORE Catapult Development Services Limited (delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) and National Composite Centre, are conducting a project on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The team has the requirement to demonstrate innovations in wind turbine technology to decrease the cost of energy. The focus of Joule Phase 2b is a series of innovations to enable composite turbine towers. The Joule team intends to procure three (3) prototypes of the composite tower, which will be tested to demonstrate the innovative technologies. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being published by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC) on behalf it it's trading subsidiary Offshore Renewable Energy Development Services Ltd (ODSL). Due to IP Sensitivities in relation to this project, Stage 1 of this ITT (this notice) requires all interested parties to complete and sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). On receipt of the duly signed NDA, the ITT documentation will be issued accordingly only to those who have submitted a signed NDA. The NDA is available on the ProContract Portal @ https://procontract.due-north.com/ using project number: DN689097. Additional information: Due to IP Sensitivities in relation to this project, Stage 1 of this ITT (this notice) requires all interested parties to complete and sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). On receipt of the duly signed NDA, the ITT documentation will be issued accordingly only to those who have submitted a signed NDA. The NDA is available on the ProContract Portal @ https://procontract.due-north.com/ using project number: DN689097.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f754d5a-f39c-4c35-b573-f00009c38d2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f453c48-84ed-4e95-be0c-90bf0ba97036
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44212230 - Towers

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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