Award

Land Enabling Works

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:08

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for Land Enabling Works related to their Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) in Aberdeen. The tender, under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa9, was issued using an open procurement method, specifically below threshold - open competition. The project's goal is to design and construct a Large-Scale Synthetic Mooring Line Test Rig to enhance testing capabilities for mooring lines in floating offshore wind projects. The procurement concluded with the award completion on 22nd January 2026, and the active contract phase began on 27th January 2026, concluding on 27th November 2026.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in road construction, safety fencing, walkway installations, and related civil engineering works. CHAP Group Limited, a large-scale supplier from Westhill, UK, successfully secured this contract, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses with expertise in infrastructure and energy transition projects. With a focus on innovative testing facilities and a substantial contract value, businesses having the capability to contribute to offshore wind or general construction sectors would find this tender highly suited for strategic expansion in a thriving and sustainable energy industry.

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Notice Title

Land Enabling Works

Notice Description

ORE Catapult has established a cutting-edge testing and demonstration facility in Aberdeen, named the Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) based within the Energy Transition Zone. ORE Catapult is committed to enhancing its capabilities by extending its capacity for testing mooring lines, a crucial component in floating offshore wind (FOW) applications. To achieve this, the organization plans to design and build a Large-Scale Synthetic Mooring Line Test Rig (LSSMLTR) capable of evaluating the mooring lines destined for use in FOW projects. Suitable land for a facility of this size (Approx 106m in length and 15m in width), has been identified immediately adjacent to FLOWIC. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015354947

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014705-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

34928310 - Safety fencing

45213316 - Installation works of walkways

45233120 - Road construction works

45233121 - Main road construction works

45233140 - Roadworks

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£642,521 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£642,521 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 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
Not specified
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

CHAP GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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