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Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm Update - 2025 (Fixed Bottom)

THE CROWN ESTATE

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12 Aug 2025 at 12:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The Crown Estate, involved an update to the "Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm - 2025 (Fixed Bottom)". This tender focused on the industry category of research services, with The Crown Estate operating as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to Ore Catapult Development Services Ltd, based in Blyth, United Kingdom. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract having been signed on 28th February 2025 and set to run from 1st March 2025 to 30th June 2026. The procurement was executed directly, below the threshold and without competition, to update a guide featuring wind farms equipped with 10 MW turbines, valued at £13,750.

This initiative presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy and related research services. Companies with expertise in the deployment of offshore wind technology, especially SMEs like Ore Catapult Development Services Ltd, are well-suited to engage in such projects. Businesses with capabilities in updating and disseminating technical documents can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their market position and establish relationships with public sector buyers like The Crown Estate. The procurement strategy of direct appointment highlights the importance of relationship-building and proven competence in securing government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guide to an Offshore Wind Farm Update - 2025 (Fixed Bottom)

Notice Description

Update the original pdf guide, including a change to feature wind farms with 10 MW turbines. The Crown Estate - PS13,750

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048047-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORE CATAPULT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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