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Desk-based study considering an offshore demonstration site for offshore renewables

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2023 at 15:27

Award Notice
Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has recently awarded a contract for a desk-based study considering an offshore demonstration site for offshore renewables. The study aims to establish a testing ground for new technologies within England's territorial waters. The procurement process was an open procedure with a contract period starting from 1st November 2022 to 10th March 2023. OPERGY LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, won the contract valued at £18,525. The study falls under the research and development services category.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy within the renewable energy sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute towards the development of offshore renewables and related sectors, fostering innovation and sustainability in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Desk-based study considering an offshore demonstration site for offshore renewables

Notice Description

Desk-based study to determine the potential to establish an offshore demonstration site within England's territorial waters with the specific aim of being a testing ground of new and novel technologies and approaches which could be used by the Offshore Renewables and other (Oil and Gas, Hydrocarbon, CCSU, Aggregates) sectors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85665ad8-2c1f-4e6e-bbbb-1bed290e1093
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4137ac05-8412-4204-a6c5-82066f951c27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2022 - 28 Apr 2023 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR3 1UB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERGY

Further Information

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