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Floating Offshore Wind (FOW): Centre of Excellence

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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01 Jul 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Floating Offshore Wind (FOW): Centre of Excellence" is led by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the research and development services category within the services sector, aimed at advancing less mature technology solutions related to floating offshore wind. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the contract awarded on 22 June 2021, for a total value of £2 million. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the absence of competitive alternatives in this niche market.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in emerging technology solutions within the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in floating offshore wind technologies. Companies that are part of established partnerships, such as consortia focusing on lower technology readiness levels, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this initiative. As the FOW Programme continues to scan for innovation opportunities, businesses that align with the objectives of organisations like the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult may find advantageous pathways for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Floating Offshore Wind (FOW): Centre of Excellence

Notice Description

As part of the wider PS20m Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) Programme, BEIS will support the development of less mature technology solutions through an established 'Centre of Excellence' (COE). A COE in this space is a consortium of industrial partners which funds feasibility studies for FOW technologies that have a 'TRL' (technology readiness level) that is too low for a demonstration project. It is important for the FOW Programme to continue horizon scanning for innovation opportunities through the evaluation of emerging technologies. The most effective way for the programme to achieve this within timeframes is by participating in an existing association or COE. There is only 1 existing COE that operates in the FOW industry, focused at the right TRL and with a UK focus: The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult led COE.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is important for the Floating Offshore Wind programme to continue horizon scanning for innovation opportunities through evaluation of emerging technologies, ie those that are of a readiness level beyond research and development (R&D), but not yet mature enough for a demonstration project. The most effective way for the programme to achieve this within the necessary timeframes is by participation in an existing association or centre of excellence (COE). The CoE for FOW administered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is an established consortium, currently with 13 members (developers). The consortium has similar objectives to SICE for FOW and are focusing their feasibility studies on technologies with lower TRL

Procurement Information

There is only 1 existing COE that operates in the Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) industry, focused at the right TRL and with a UK focus: The OREC led COE. Therefore, competition for this requirement is absent. It is important for the programme to continue horizon scanning for innovation opportunities through evaluation of emerging technologies, ie those that are of a readiness level beyond research and development (R&D), but not yet mature enough for a demonstration project. The most effective way for the programme to achieve this within the necessary timeframes is by participation in an existing association or centre of excellence (COE). The CoE for FOW administered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is an established consortium, currently with 13 members (developers). The consortium has aligned objectives to the Science & Innovation for Climate and Energy (SICE) Directorate for Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) and are focusing their feasibility studies on technologies with lower TRL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c27b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015111-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
renewables.innovation@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072152967

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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