Tender

F4OR NE ENGLAND - BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Nov 2025 at 12:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

29 May 2025 at 09:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "F4OR NE ENGLAND - BUSINESS EXCELLENCE" programme was initiated by the ORE Catapult, a public authority classified as sub-central government. The programme, aimed at enhancing business excellence in the offshore renewables sector, particularly in Northeast England, was active from May 2025. Important procurement details include the open competition method for services in the offshore industry category, valued at £80,000. The tender was originally set to close on 13 June 2025, with a contract period starting from 7 July 2025 to 6 July 2027, potentially extending by six months. However, the procurement was cancelled on 18 November 2025, with plans to reissue it as a framework.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in offshore services, particularly those in the Northeast of England. The programme's focus on business excellence in the renewable energy sector provides a unique platform for SMEs to demonstrate their technical and commercial capabilities, as opportunities are scheduled to be reissued under a framework model. Businesses with expertise in offshore renewables and a capacity to engage with sub-central government initiatives would be well-suited to compete, encouraging further development in an increasingly essential industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

F4OR NE ENGLAND - BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Notice Description

Following the success of the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in Scotland, Wales and England, ORE Catapult is delivering a further Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in partnership with Northeast Combined Authority (NECA) for businesses in the Northeast Page 10 of 19 England. It is anticipated that additional Fit for Offshore Renewables programmes will also be undertaken To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952444936

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05288d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074718-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

76520000 - Offshore services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Rachel Douglas
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

Further Information

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