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3MW ACS6000 Drive

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:05

Award

16 Oct 2025 at 18:05

Award

16 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "3MW ACS6000 Drive," focusing on the acquisition of critical spares for a 3MW Drivetrain. This procurement falls under the industry category of mechanical spare parts, specifically excluding engines and engine parts. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, was issued to the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) due to exclusive rights involving intellectual property. The procurement stage is currently at the contract stage with a contract period from 20th October 2025 to 28th November 2025, and it involves delivery to the UKC21 region. The award decision was made on 17th October 2025, and the contract value stands at £34,330.64 net, or £41,196.76 gross, indicating the significance of the goods category in the transaction.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of mechanical spare parts, particularly those that have existing OEM relations or possess exclusive intellectual property capabilities. Companies specialising in drivetrain components can benefit from such contracts to forge long-term partnerships and potentially gain preferential treatment in similar future procurements. Large enterprises with a focus on mechanical spares manufacturing or distribution in the UK region, such as the awarded supplier abb, would find such tenders well-suited to their scale and capabilities. This procurement reflects a market that values proprietary technologies and the supply of high-precision components, offering ripe opportunities for further industry advancements and collaborations.

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Notice Title

3MW ACS6000 Drive

Notice Description

Critical spares for 3MW Drivetrain, only available from OEM. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=987721754

Procurement Information

OEM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066155-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£34,330 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 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
sian.kerrison@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

ABB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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