Award

Blade Test Enhancement

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Oct 2025 at 18:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 18:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 13:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, a leading public undertaking based in Glasgow, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Blade Test Enhancement" for the acquisition of additional hydraulic equipment necessary to upgrade their Blade Test 2 fatigue testing rig. This procurement process has reached the award stage as of 19th October 2025, marking the completion of a direct award contract with the supplier MOOG from Gloucestershire, UK. The direct procurement method was selected for technical reasons to ensure compatibility with existing equipment. The contract period is set to begin on 20th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st January 2026, with the procurement category being classified under goods, specifically hydraulic equipment.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydraulic equipment manufacturing and complementary technology services. Large-scale enterprises like MOOG, capable of delivering specialised technical equipment, are well-suited for such contracts, particularly those that require compatibility with existing systems. Engaging in these types of projects can facilitate business growth and foster long-term partnerships with organisations such as ORE Catapult, which are instrumental in advancing technical research and innovation in energy and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blade Test Enhancement

Notice Description

The purpose of this direct award to is seek approval for the the purchase of additional hydraulics equipment for the Blade Test 2 fatigue testing rig. The purpose is to expand our existing capabilities to increase our test offerings where two identical hydraulic systems can function in tandem. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=988090595

Procurement Information

technical reasons - to work with current equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066544-2025
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43328100 - Hydraulic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,866 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,866 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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
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

MOOG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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