Tender

Dynamic Cable Flex Fatigue Test Rig

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Tender

25 Nov 2022 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is inviting tenders for the construction of a dynamic cable flex fatigue test rig for floating offshore wind applications. The tender process is at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 6th January 2023. The total contract value is £1.2 million, with the procurement method being a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. A bidders conference is scheduled for 2nd December 2022.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in hydraulic installations and instrumentation and control equipment to compete for the contract. Interested contractors must be able to design, procure, construct, and commission the test rig in Aberdeen. The procurement process involves multiple stages, including Selection Questionnaire, NDA, Preliminary Design phase, Tender submission, Negotiations, and Contract Award. Companies should be prepared to meet the key dates outlined in the tender to secure this lucrative contract in the offshore renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Cable Flex Fatigue Test Rig

Notice Description

ORE Catapult intends to expand its cable testing capabilities by constructing a dynamic cable flex fatigue test rig that is capable of simulating in-service dynamic loads for floating offshore wind (FOW) applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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). ORE Catapult intends to expand its cable testing capabilities by constructing a dynamic cable flex fatigue test rig that is capable of simulating in-service dynamic loads for floating offshore wind (FOW) applications. ORE Catapult intends to appoint a single contractor (or consortium) to design, procure, construct and commission the dynamic cable fatigue test rig at its (to be inaugurated) National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) site in Aberdeen. 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. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 -- Selection Questionnaire to a minimum of 3 (three) capable suppliers, where there are less than 3 (three) capable suppliers, all suitably qualified tenderers will be invited to proceed to Stage 2 Invitation to Participate ("ITP"). Stage 2 - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Preferred Tenderers will enter into a NDA within two (2) weeks to facilitate full disclosure of all other relevant sensitive and proprietary Operation & Maintenance ("O&M") documentation. Tenderers unable to agree an NDA within this time period may be eliminated from further competition Stage 3 - 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? - General arrangement drawings of main components? - 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 submissions - 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 also 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 5 -- 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 6 -- Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Please note that a bidders conference has been provisionally arranged for 02 December 2022 at 10am, to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. NB: The target budget for the build and commissioning of the rig is PS1.2M, this includes a risk / contingency provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038877
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033521-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

43328000 - Hydraulic installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLM Scotland

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

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