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FLOWIC Test Rig Definition

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Summary of the contracting process

The OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT has awarded a contract for the "FLOWIC Test Rig Definition" project. The procurement involved scoping and building the National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen, focusing on testing moorings and dynamic cables under extreme conditions. The contract, valued at £59,600, was awarded to 2H OFFSHORE ENGINEERING LIMITED. The procurement method used was a Single tender action, and the contract period is from 7th March 2023 to 6th July 2023.

This procurement process provides opportunities for businesses, especially in the technical analysis or consultancy services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the project's suitability criterion indicates an emphasis on SME participation. The location of the procurement is in the United Kingdom, specifically in Aberdeen. Businesses interested in providing services related to mechanical loading conditions for mooring and dynamic cable systems in the offshore wind industry should consider participating in similar future tenders by the OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FLOWIC Test Rig Definition

Notice Description

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC) is currently responsible for scoping and building out the National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) facility in Aberdeen. Design studies are being tenderer for the build of these facilities, focussing on the testing of moorings and dynamic cables. OREC and the wider industry have a knowledge gap on the range of extreme and fatigue loads likely to be seen for mooring and cable infrastructure on future floating wind sites. The proposed project is to define a range of mechanical loading conditions in various geographic floating wind for both mooring and dynamic cable systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95afd8db-d204-4e93-aeac-b72114c603c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe5e49e-3b33-4848-849f-2e54620fae5b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2023 - 6 Jul 2023 1-6 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2H OFFSHORE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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