Award

Motion Service OneCare Support

ORE CATAPULT

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Oct 2025 at 09:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Oct 2025 at 18:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by ORE Catapult, headquartered in Glasgow, focuses on providing maintenance support for the electrical drives of the 3MW 'Nautilus' and Levenmouth 'LDT' machines. The procurement, titled "Motion Service OneCare Support," falls under the repair and maintenance services category (CPV code: 50000000) and took place in the UK, specifically Glasgow. The process has been completed and involved a direct award made to ABB due to their extensive historical knowledge and technical expertise with the required systems. The contract was signed on 13th October 2025 and will be effective from 14th October 2025 to 13th October 2028. The procurement method utilised was direct, based on technical reasons and unique supplier performance capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in maintaining large-scale electrical drive systems. Companies with a strong track record in managing obsolescence and providing comprehensive maintenance solutions could further cement their position in this sector. This procurement is particularly attractive to organisations that can offer remote and on-site preventative maintenance support. ABB's success in securing this contract highlights the value of industry-specific knowledge and previous experience with the buyer's equipment, suggesting that future tenders may favour businesses with a well-documented history of similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Motion Service OneCare Support

Notice Description

Maintenance support for the electrical drives of the 3MW 'Nautilus' and the Levenmouth 'LDT' machines. The services includes remote and preventative onsite maintenance support. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986472718

Procurement Information

Award the contract to ABB, based on their historical knowledge of both the 3MW and LDT electronic drives, and the wider support to manage the obsolescence of elements of the machines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064695-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,442 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£122,442 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2028 3-4 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
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Rachel Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07879519249

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

ABB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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