Award

Technology Development Centre

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2024 at 14:17

TenderUpdate

20 Nov 2022 at 14:36

Tender

08 Nov 2022 at 07:18

Planning

31 Aug 2022 at 14:41

TenderUpdate

24 Aug 2022 at 12:43

Planning

21 Jun 2022 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking to create a Technology Development Centre through the refurbishment of a storage building in Blyth, Northumberland. The project involves the refurbishment of run-down buildings to create office space that embodies the innovative nature of renewable energy. The procurement process is at the award stage with a value of £2,280,287.86 GBP, awarded to Halls Construction Services Ltd.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment industry, especially those experienced in works related to renewable energy. Suppliers can engage with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to provide services for the refurbishment project, including building renovation, lab development, and office space creation. The contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies and innovation.

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Notice Title

Technology Development Centre

Notice Description

ORE Catapult is extending its operations at its Blyth site to create a Technology Development Centre ("TDC") by refurbishing a storage shed, currently known as Shed D. The aspiration for the refurbished building and the new office space is for it to both reflect and inspire the innovative and renewable energy creative nature of the business. ORE Catapult require the fabric of the building to be refurbished and to create a two (2) storey office space within the building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ORE Catapult is extending its operations at its Blyth site to create a Technology Development Centre ("TDC") by refurbishing a storage shed, currently known as Shed D. The aspiration for the refurbished building and the new office space is for it to both reflect and inspire the innovative and renewable energy creative nature of the business. ORE Catapult require the fabric of the building to be refurbished and to create a two (2) storey office space within the building.

Lot 2

1. Supply and install a ring main switch within the BT2 11kV switch room 2. Supply and installation of underground cabling 3. Construction of an external transformer compound 4. Construct a HV switch room within the building to accommodate all of the electrical switch gear 5. Supply and install within the above compound 2 (two) 1MVA 11kV to 415V transformers and 1 (one) 0.5MVA transformer and cabling to the HV switch gear. 6. Provide earthing. 7. Provide lightning protection 8. Provide a LV distribution panel and supply cable, auxiliary supply cable, VSD supply cable and motor supply cable 9. Provide a LV distribution panel and cabling for the wind tunnel 10 A building services distribution board and cable as well as cabling for the building services,

Options: Optional requirement subject to budget availability Supply and installation of electrical infrastructure to support the mini eGrid Project which includes: a. One 2MVA 11kV transformer and cabling to the HV switch gear . b. LV distribution panel, cable to the 2MVA transformer and auxiliary supply cable via ducting Approx value - PS110,000

Lot 3

ORE Catapult has a requirement to construct permanent weather proofing to a 6MW bearing test rig at its site in Blyth, Northumberland, which would require a footprint of approximately 8m by 8m to a height in the region of 10m; . Design and installation of a weather proofing solution to protect the central 'hub' region of the test rig to replace the short-term temporary solution that is currently in place. ORE Catapult is seeking prices for both single & double skin buildings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0348ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004638-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31170000 - Transformers

45223000 - Structures construction work

45262400 - Structural steel erection work

45262410 - Structural steel erection work for buildings

45262420 - Structural steel erection work for structures

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,280,287 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Mrs Gillian Sharp, Mrs Sheena Thomson
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041419, +44 7425657551

Buyer Location

Locality
BLYTH
Postcode
NE24 1LZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALLS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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