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15MW Drive Train Test Facility Upgrade - ORE/22/100

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 15:19

Tender

03 Nov 2022 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) has awarded a contract for upgrading the 15MW Drive Train Test Facility located in Blyth, Northumberland. This procurement falls under the engineering and construction works category, specifically for research and testing facilities, and was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 5th February 2025, following a series of seven competitive procurement stages. The appointed contractor, RENK Test Systems GmbH, will design, procure, construct, and commission the facility upgrade to serve turbines of approximately 25MW. The procurement process is not divided into lots due to the complexity of the works, and the contract may be varied during its term to accommodate additional requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specializing in renewable energy infrastructure. Companies with expertise in high-capacity turbine testing and facility upgrades will be well-suited to take part in such high-value, complex projects. Participation in this procurement not only allows businesses to showcase their technical capabilities and innovation but also provides the potential for long-term collaboration with ORE Catapult, a leading entity in the renewable energy sector. The rigorous selection and negotiation process will ensure that only highly qualified suppliers are considered, thereby fostering partnerships that drive technological advancements and business growth in renewable energy testing facilities.

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Notice Title

15MW Drive Train Test Facility Upgrade - ORE/22/100

Notice Description

*PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE* This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ('ORE Catapult') as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). After a number of years of world-leading testing, ORE Catapult now have a requirement to upgrade the existing Drive Train to ensure the facility is ready to serve turbines of around 25MW. ORE Catapult therefore intend to appoint a single contractor (or consortium) to design, procure, construct and commission an upgrade to the existing 15MW capable Drive Train Test Facility at its site in Blyth, Northumberland. Due to funding arrangement this will be an aggressive build programme. Therefore, ORE Catapult reserve the right to vary the Contract term following discussion with suppliers during the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. ORE Catapult has determined that the requirement is not suitable for dividing into lots as it is not appropriate to have the various elements of the Works delivered by separate suppliers due to the complexity of the requirements. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. ORE Catapult reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to carry out the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult will inform remaining tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

*PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE* This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ('ORE Catapult') as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). After a number of years of world-leading testing, ORE Catapult now have a requirement to upgrade the existing Drive Train to ensure the facility is ready to serve turbines of around 25MW. ORE Catapult therefore intend to appoint a single contractor (or consortium) to design, procure, construct and commission an upgrade to the existing 15MW capable Drive Train Test Facility at its site in Blyth, Northumberland. Due to funding arrangement this will be an aggressive build programme. Therefore, ORE Catapult reserve the right to vary the Contract term following discussion with suppliers during the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. ORE Catapult has determined that the requirement is not suitable for dividing into lots as it is not appropriate to have the various elements of the Works delivered by separate suppliers due to the complexity of the requirements. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. ORE Catapult reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to carry out the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult will inform remaining tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. This procurement process is a seven (7) stage competitive procurement process: Stage 1 Selection Questionnaire Consider / evaluate information submitted to ascertain eligibility to be invited to tender. A short list, resulting from this SQ, of three (3) tenderers (where there are at least three (3) suitably qualified, experienced tenderers) will be created. Where there are less than three (3) suitably qualified tenderers, all suitably qualified tenderers will be invited to proceed to Stage 2 Invitation to Participate ("ITP"). All SQ responses shall be considered / evaluated following the published deadline date / time for submission All tenderers shall be advised of their status and only those short listed shall be invited to participate in Stage 2. ORE Catapult may, at its sole discretion, decide not to proceed to Stage 2 if it is deemed not to be in our best interest to do so. Stage 2 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Preferred Tenderers will enter into an NDA within two (2) weeks to facilitate full disclosure of all other relevant sensitive and proprietary documentation as stated in the draft NDA at Appendix 5. Tenderers unable to agree an NDA within this time period may be eliminated from further competition. Stage 3 Issue Invitation to Participate This stage will include the preliminary design / FEED. ORE Catapult has set aside funding for this stage to allow tenderers to submit preliminary designs, together with cost estimates as part of their Initial ITP Response. Expected outputs from Preliminary Design phase shall be as follows: * Project charter including participants, roles and responsibilities * Methodology and programme for detailed design phase * Outline programme showing key dates and project completion * Outline target cost plan * List of assumptions * Clarifications required and outstanding information needed * Preliminary Risk Register Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial Tender which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 4 Draft ITP Submission Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 5 Negotiations ORE Catapult reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult will inform remaining tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 6 Final Tender submission (Best and Final Offer "BAFO") ORE Catapult verify best and final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in ITP. Stage 7 Contract Award Successful tenderers notified in writing. Unsuccessful tenderers notified in writing and feedback offered if required. Ten (10) day mandatory standstill period shall be applied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ef4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004774-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENK TEST SYSTEMS

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