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Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)

ORE CATAPULT

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process led by ORE Catapult, located at 121 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, involves a tender titled "Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)". This process falls under the category of research services within the energy sector, specifically focusing on offshore wind zones. The procurement method used was a direct award, facilitated by an existing grant funding agreement, with The Foundation of the Coordination of Projects, Research, and Technological Studies (COPPETEC) being the recipient. The contract, valued at £37,900, is set to start on 19 September 2025 and end on 31 March 2026, with scheduled activities in Brazil, such as workshops and engagement with key stakeholders there.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in energy research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in offshore wind technologies and methodologies. Businesses offering services in stakeholder engagement, project management, and environmental analysis will find this tender appealing. The involvement with Brazilian stakeholders and the focus on developing robust methodologies for identifying viable offshore wind zones could substantially benefit companies with a global reach and an interest in expanding their portfolios into South America, especially within emerging energy sectors.

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Notice Title

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)

Notice Description

This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA. Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE) to down select suitable offshore wind zones and develop their seabed concession process. UFRJ/COPPE's scope will be provided through fixed price [PS37,900, including PS4,200 for T&S to facilitate and attend workshops in Rio and Brasilia], with a team of eight specialists, aims to assist the Energy Research Office (EPE) of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in the development and application of a robust methodology for identifying and prioritizing offshore wind areas suitable for seabed concession offering: Engagement with key Brazilian Stakeholders, To access Gaps associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, Guideline Report of gaps and recommendations associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, and Interministerial workshop in Brasilia and feedback Report. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980230017

Procurement Information

Named within a grant funding agreement, no option to select another company

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056520-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£37,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£37,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
procurement@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FOUNDATION OF THE COORDINATION OF PROJECTS, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES - COPPETEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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