Tender

Round 5 Auction Platform & Services

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS

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Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate Commissioners are currently in the tender stage, seeking an auction platform provider for the "Round 5 Auction Platform & Services" contract. The procurement, classified under "Auction software package" and "Electronic auction services," aims to support the development of a floating wind market in the Celtic Sea, off the coasts of south-west England and south Wales. The procurement window closes on 4 November 2024, with the contract period running from 11 December 2024 to 11 July 2025. This open procedure, valued at £300,000, is intended to employ a price-based ascending clock auction method for successful bidders.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in auction software and electronic auction services. The procurement method encourages competition, making it suitable for businesses with innovative auction solutions and expertise in handling large-scale digital platforms. Participating in this tender allows businesses to contribute to the UK's net zero targets while supporting the growth of clean energy sectors and gaining a strategic foothold in the emerging floating wind market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Round 5 Auction Platform & Services

Notice Description

The Crown Estate (TCE) manages the seabed off the coasts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the benefit of the nation. In December 2023 TCE launched the Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 (Round 5), full details of which can be reviewed within the Round 5 information memorandum found at the following location on TCE's website: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/nv65su7t80y5/5zR4gHuqxjMG9NOK1LI2Av/643bfa91696be32408e5e2646c16bbba/Information_Memorandum.pdf. Round 5 is seeking to establish a new floating wind sector in the Celtic Sea off the coasts of south Wales and south-west England with the objectives to: -Support the development of a new floating wind market in the UK; -Unlock clean energy in new offshore areas, in support of the UK's net zero targets; -Support the creation of social, economic and environmental value; -Balance the needs of the environment, other users of the sea and local communities; and -Incentivise investment in crucial enabling infrastructure. In a move away from previous leasing processes for offshore wind rights run by TCE, ITT2 of Round 5 will utilise a price-based ascending clock auction to identify successful Bidders in respect of each PDA. To enable and efficiently deliver the ascending clock auction at ITT2 of Round 5, TCE is procuring an auction platform provider through this Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3c4f59-6e7c-4e0c-8016-f282172b84b9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48470000 - Auction software package

79342410 - Electronic auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 11 Jul 2025 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
THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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