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OSW Development Engagement in Chile

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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14 Nov 2025 at 19:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult focuses on the "OSW Development Engagement in Chile." This contract, which falls under the services industry category, involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The process was completed with the award granted to the Instituto Sistemas Complejos de Ingenieria. The primary aim is to share UK expertise and recommendations for offshore wind development in Chile. Key activities will include virtual engagements with experts from the UK and Chile to evaluate electricity markets and policy development regarding energy. This process commenced on 31 October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31 March 2026, with operations centred around Glasgow, UK and Santiago, Chile.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses focused on renewable energy services, specifically those with expertise in offshore wind (OSW) and international collaborations. SMEs that can provide research services, particularly in policy development and techno-economic assessments, would find this engagement beneficial for expanding their reach. The awarded contract highlights potential growth areas, including offering niche expertise aligned with green energy transitions, sharing UK market practices, and enhancing cross-national collaborations in the renewables sector.

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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=994570204

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074189-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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