Award

New Drive Train Facility (NDTF)

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 09:05

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "New Drive Train Facility (NDTF)" has been completed under the guidance of ORE Catapult in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Galliford Try was awarded the contract to construct a new test rig foundation and drive train facility aimed at testing 23MW drivetrains and conducting integrated electrical testing. The tender, classified under the construction and building categories, was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to the GPA regulations. The process reached the award stage, with the contract date signed on the 8th of October, 2025, and is valued at £30,000,000, extending until the 24th of June, 2027. The facility is to be situated in North East England (region UKC21), and the contract was activated on the 9th of October, 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those companies involved in large-scale construction and engineering projects. With a significant budget allocated, companies that specialize in building construction, electrical testing, and infrastructural project management stand well-positioned to capitalize on similar developmental projects. The comprehensive open procedure allows a variety of organisations, from seasoned building contractors to companies with specialized project management skills, to demonstrate their prowess in delivering value through innovative and high-quality execution, thereby aligning with regional, technical, and commercial objectives. This engagement further strengthens business relations with entities such as ORE Catapult and extends the scope for future projects in similar high-tech and infrastructure domains.

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Notice Title

New Drive Train Facility (NDTF)

Notice Description

This is a notification of Galliford Try Construction Limited being the preferred contractor for this project. The initial appointment will be until Design Freeze under PSC before progressing to the works contract. The overall scope is for the construction of a new test rig foundation and new drive train facility (NDTF) to enable testing of 23MW drivetrains and integrated electrical testing. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=985859706

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064027-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 24 Jun 2027 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
Additional Buyers

TURNER & TOWNSEND

Contact Name
Ben Davison, Mrs Sian Kerrison
Contact Email
ben.davison1@turntown.co.uk, procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALLIFORD TRY

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