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OSW Development Engagement in Chile.

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, headquartered in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "OSW Development Engagement in Chile." This process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, and will involve activities in Chile. The contracting stage is designated as "award," with significant dates including the contract beginning on 31st October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement was directly awarded due to specific conditions within a grant funding agreement, precluding alternative selections. This engagement involves collaboration with the University of Chile and aims to enhance offshore wind development and policy recommendations in the Chilean energy sector.

This procurement offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research and development in the engineering and energy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing innovative solutions in energy policy and offshore wind market development will find an avenue for expertise exchange and international collaboration. Given the project's focus on engaging with UK and Chilean experts, businesses adept in techno-economic assessments and strategic policy development are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative, potentially leading to extended influence and work in the South American market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OSW Development Engagement in Chile.

Notice Description

This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA. *A series of engagements to share experience from the UK and provide views and recommendations to enable OSW development in Chile. *Working with the University of Chile (Prof. Rodrigo Moreno) to host a series of virtual engagements with UK and Chile experts to understand the nuances of the UK and Chilean electricity markets. *Co-ordinating and hosting an engagement Chile with UK and Chilean experts to develop recommendations on policy centred around energy enable the development of OSW in Chile. *This intervention will work with the University of Chile to carry out a high-level assessment of the techno-economic implications of HVDC bootstraps in Chile based on learning from the UK To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=990398982

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d61c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069324-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INSTITUTO SISTEMAS COMPLEJOS DE INGENIERIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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