Tender

Innovation Support

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Tender

14 Jun 2019 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2019 at 09:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently conducting a tender titled "Innovation Support" for the installation of a Grid Emulation System (GES) as part of the 'eGrid' project in Blyth, North East England. This initiative, backed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aims to bolster industry activity in the region by providing a variety of innovation advisory services targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and academic organisations. The tender period concludes on 24th June 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2019 and running until 29th February 2020. The estimated contract value is £75,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the primary procurement category is services, specifically miscellaneous engineering and technical training services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering support, energy-related services, and technical training. SMEs that can offer consultancy, knowledge transfer, and engineering training are well-positioned to engage with the project, as ORE Catapult seeks to maximise the benefits to local enterprises. The engagement activities included will foster potential collaborations and skill enhancement, making this an appealing tender for companies looking to expand their presence in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovation Support

Notice Description

ORE Catapult is delivering a Grid Emulation System ("GES") project referred to as 'eGrid'. This involves the installation of a GES at Blyth that will support industry activity in the North-East of England region. The project is funded with European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support. The eGrid project also comprises of engagement activities and events for the small and medium size enterprise ("SME") and academic/research organisations. A range of innovation advisory services including technology support, knowledge transfer and training will be offered to the SMEs. ORE Catapult can provide some of these consultancy and knowledge transfer services itself but will require support from external engineering training/consulting organisation to provide a full range of other services to maximise the benefits to SMEs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6ec0339-ec96-4b0e-b5cc-bdd3d9dc9a48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa57454b-d090-4ece-bcfb-780dc0b05394
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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