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AUIP Sensor Package

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 18:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Mar 2025 at 15:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, a sub-central government public authority based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "AUIP Sensor Package" under its Innovate UK-funded project. The tender aimed at developing an offshore wind farm simulated environment for robotic system testing involved underwater mapping inspections at key locations including the DARE Centre, Grimsby Docks, and LDT. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, categorized under industrial robots within the goods segment. The contract was signed on 18 March 2025, and the project is expected to run from 2 April to 30 April 2025 with a total value of £42,378 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in industrial robotics and underwater mapping. SMEs like Frontier Robotics, the awarded supplier from Edinburgh, are particularly well-suited to compete in such initiatives due to their expertise in cutting-edge technological developments. Companies involved in the manufacturing and provision of robotic testing environments, simulations, and related offshore renewable energy solutions could leverage this contract to boost their market presence and expand their portfolio. This procurement highlights the growing need for innovative solutions in renewable energy projects, offering substantial growth prospects for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AUIP Sensor Package

Notice Description

As part of our Innovate UK-funded project, we are required to develop an offshore wind farm simulated environment where robotic developers can test and validate their systems. To ensure the simulation accurately reflects real-world conditions, we will conduct underwater mapping inspections of key areas of interest, such as the DARE Centre, Grimsby Docks, and LDT. These inspections will allow us to build true-to scale underwater environments, ensuring that objects and obstacles encountered in simulation match those found in real-world operations. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=938434666

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012388-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£42,378 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Mr Murray Adams
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ROBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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