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Pre-Qualification Test Transformer - High Voltage (HV) Supply

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 09:05

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by ORE Catapult relates to the project titled "Pre-Qualification Test Transformer – High Voltage (HV) Supply," focusing on the industry category of voltage transformers and high voltage installation work. The process, conducted under the procurement method of an open procedure, was aimed at reinforcing the testing capabilities for HV cable systems at ORE Catapult's facility in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. The tender involved the establishment of a facility for testing submarine export cables with length capabilities of up to 200 meters. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to TransVolt Power Solutions. The contract started on 10th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2026, with an overall project value of over £1.34 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialized in electrical engineering, particularly those with experience in high voltage systems and infrastructure. Companies with the capability to produce and manage complex installations can leverage this contract to enhance their industry reputation and foster growth in the renewable energy sector. Large firms, equipped to handle significant voltage transformer projects and installation work, would find this contract a promising avenue. Additionally, firms looking to expand into the Northern England region can gain substantial ground by establishing partnerships within the public sector via such tenders.

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Notice Title

Pre-Qualification Test Transformer - High Voltage (HV) Supply

Notice Description

ORE Catapult is seeking build on its capability to test HV cable systems at its testing facility in Blyth, Northumberland and as such is seeking to establish a facility for pre-qualification (PQ) testing of alternating current (AC) submarine export cables. The facility shall be able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of 200 m with potential voltage levels of interest. It is also anticipated that this HV Test Supply will be used to test short (20m) lengths of cables using 600 kV water terminations to breakdown, at voltages up to 600 kV. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980860284

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064128-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31172000 - Voltage transformers

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,114,992 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,124,492 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sian Kerrison
Contact Email
sian.kerrison@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01234567890

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
TLC21 Northumberland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANSVOLT POWER SOLUTIONS

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