Tender

Future of Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FOWIC) Feasibility Study

ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED

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03 Mar 2021 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Advance Northumberland Limited as the buying organisation, seeking services for the "Future of Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FOWIC) Feasibility Study." This initiative falls within the research and development category, specifically targeting the offshore renewable energy sector. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and it is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 22 March 2021. The contract is valued at £25,000 and will commence on 26 March 2021, concluding on 28 May 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the rapidly growing offshore wind industry. Companies specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on sustainable energy innovations creates a conducive environment for firms aiming to support or transform their operations within the renewable energy landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future of Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FOWIC) Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult was established in 2013 by the UK Government and is part of a network of Catapults set up by Innovate UK in high growth industries. It is the UK's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy. Independent and trusted, with a unique combination of world-leading test and demonstration facilities and engineering and research expertise, ORE Catapult convenes the sector and delivers applied research, accelerating technology development, reducing risk and cost and enhancing UK-wide economic growth. Active throughout the UK, ORE Catapult has operations in Glasgow, Blyth, Levenmouth, Aberdeen, the Humber, the South West and Wales and operates a collaborative research partnership in China. In partnership with Advance Northumberland, and aligned to local growth opportunities set out within Northumberland County Councils Economic Strategy, both parties are working together to explore an opportunity to develop a new, sustainable Future of Wind Innovation Centre (FOWIC) to assist industry and the wider supply chain in addressing new challenges in the growing offshore wind sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-992e018b-369b-44b2-abad-c61b790bcdfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee70c876-41d3-4003-acce-7f6c414fd494
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2021 - 28 May 2021 1-6 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
ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE63 8QZ
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
Bothal
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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