Award

Pre-qualification, High Current Induction & DC Superimposed Impulse Test Rigs

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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24 Apr 2018 at 15:39

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09 Jan 2018 at 15:42

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18 Dec 2017 at 16:43

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18 Dec 2017 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has initiated a procurement process titled "Pre-qualification, High Current Induction & DC Superimposed Impulse Test Rigs". This contract falls under the "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting" category and aims to procure goods valued at £850,000, specifically for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 30th January 2018 and the contract expected to commence on 26th February 2018, lasting until 6th December 2018. The process is currently in the award stage, with a notable award announcement made on 28th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and laboratory equipment, especially those capable of providing high current induction test rigs and related systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, given the buyer's encouragement of such businesses to compete. Suppliers that provide testing and measurement technologies, especially for submarine cables, could benefit by vying for the different lots specified in the contract.

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Notice Title

Pre-qualification, High Current Induction & DC Superimposed Impulse Test Rigs

Notice Description

Lot 1: Pre-qualification Test Supply Rig - for testing of submarine export cables in alternating current (AC). Able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of 150m with potential voltage levels of interest. This will also be used to test cables with simulated submarine operational stresses including accelerated aging and thermal cycling. Lot 2 - High Current Induction Rig - able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of150m with potential voltage levels of interest. This will also be used to test cables with simulated submarine operational stresses including accelerated aging and thermal cycling; and Lot 3 - Upgrade of existing laboratory equipment for superimposed impulse testing of HVDC cables - using the ORE Catapult' existing 1 MV DC power supply to carry out superimposed impulse testing. This shall include the provision of suitable data acquisition and measurement systems associated with Lots 1 &2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0060358a-8b0e-4125-91be-18614d803f9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£745,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Gillian Sharp
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041400

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HIGHVOLT PRUEFTECHNIK DRESDEN

HVTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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