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Grid Connection Upgrade - Blyth Test facility - ORE/22/121

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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19 Apr 2023 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Northern Powergrid for the Grid Connection Upgrade at the ORE Catapult site in Blyth, Northumberland. The procurement method was a limited Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender, with the title "Grid Connection Upgrade - Blyth Test facility - ORE/22/121", falls under the works category in the industry classification of Ancillary works for electricity power lines. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was signed on 31st March 2023. The tender was awarded to Northern Powergrid, and the main contact person at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is Mrs Sheena Thomson.

This tender for the Grid Connection Upgrade offers business growth opportunities for companies in the electricity power lines sector. Companies with expertise in grid connection works and electricity infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process aimed to fulfill the technical criteria outlined and awarded the contract to Northern Powergrid due to the absence of competition for technical reasons in Northumberland. This contract signifies a significant project in the region, creating business opportunities for suppliers with experience in delivering works related to electricity power lines.

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Notice Title

Grid Connection Upgrade - Blyth Test facility - ORE/22/121

Notice Description

Grid connection upgrade @ ORE Catapult site in Blyth, Northumberland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grid connection upgrade @ ORE Catapult site in Blyth, Northumberland

Procurement Information

Northern Powergrid is classified as the DNO for Northumberland, which includes the ORE Catapult Site in Blyth. It was therefore deemed appropriate that PCR15, Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii), the "Negotiated without Prior Publication" process was utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c211
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011238-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 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 Sheena Thomson
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041418

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

NORTHERN POWERGRID

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