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Blade Position Measurement

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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01 Feb 2023 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has awarded a contract for the procurement and installation of a specialist wind turbine blade optical measuring system to Qualisys AB. The procurement method was limited, with negotiations conducted without public notice. The contract, with an award value of £490,000, was signed on 31st January 2023. The awarded tender falls under the services category, specifically for research services, and is considered complete.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in highly specialised technical equipment to compete, particularly those experienced in wind energy technology. The single-source approach was justified due to technical reasons, as the required measuring system is compatible with existing equipment and offers cost-saving benefits. The location for delivery is in region UKC21.

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Notice Title

Blade Position Measurement

Notice Description

VEAT Award Notice only

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award notice only to procure and install a highly specialist wind turbine blade optical measuring system, proven to enable a higher degree of accuracy in measuring the magnitude of deflection during a blade static test. Additional information: contract award only

Procurement Information

The requirement is to procure and install a highly specialist optical measuring system, which is compatible with existing equipment and proven to enable a higher degree of accuracy in measuring the magnitude of deflection during a blade static test. It will also provide valuable commonality, spares and software across all three Blade Test facilities. The approval of the single source tender also provides considerable financial savings, through a discount offered by the supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a228
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003185-2023
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 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
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Mrs Gillian Sharp
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041419

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
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALISYS

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