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FOW Dynamic Cable Smart Integrity Management Scenarios DC15

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 11:05

TenderUpdate

14 May 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has completed a procurement process for the project titled "FOW Dynamic Cable Smart Integrity Management Scenarios DC15." This procurement, initiated as an open tender under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, focused on technical analysis or consultancy services related to the dynamic cable systems in floating offshore wind farms. The project aims to enhance asset management by integrating smart integrity management during the wind farms' operational phase. The process had six bids, ultimately awarding the contract to Ove & Arup, a large enterprise based in London, on 15th July 2025. The contract, worth £72,000 gross, will commence on 21st July 2025 and is set for completion by 21st July 2026. The procurement stage concluded with the contract award, reflecting a competitive, below-threshold process targeting the services sector, specifically consultancy at a regional UK level.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in advanced technology solutions and consultancy services. The focus on smart integrity management systems and proactive maintenance strategies during the operational stage of offshore wind farms provides a lucrative opportunity for companies offering innovative and state-of-the-art technology solutions. Enterprises similar to Ove & Arup, which possess substantial capabilities in technical analysis and consultancy within the renewable energy sector, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Additionally, this tender sets precedence for future projects in the renewable energy domain, encouraging businesses to develop and present solutions that contribute to the safe and reliable operation of floating offshore wind infrastructure.

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Notice Title

FOW Dynamic Cable Smart Integrity Management Scenarios DC15

Notice Description

This project will investigate asset management and the application of monitoring across all cable system components, including cable/substructure interfaces during the operational stage of the wind farm. Smart integrity management can be a comprehensive approach combining advanced technologies and proactive maintenance strategies during operations to reduce and mitigate challenges that the cable system may face. To maximise the benefits of such techniques and monitoring approaches, state-of-the-art technology, further research and a market study will be required to ensure the safe and reliable operation of floating offshore wind farms. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=966065136

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07879519249

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

OVE & ARUP

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