Award

LDT Blade Solution

ORE CATAPULT

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Award

22 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Dec 2025 at 11:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

22 Dec 2025 at 10:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, located in Glasgow, has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of moulded LEP shields made from ArmourEdge material to protect its LDT turbine. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically armour plating, and involves a single supplier, Edge Solutions, based in Edinburgh. The contract was awarded following a direct procurement method justified by the unique availability of the solution to meet performance, cost, and lead time requirements. This contract commenced on 16 January 2026 and will conclude on 16 April 2026, with a total value of £54,000 (gross).

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of customised protective materials or technical solutions for energy applications. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying niche materials and solutions in the renewable energy sector, particularly those focused on turbine protection, could find significant opportunities to collaborate with ORE Catapult—an organisation recognised for advancing renewable energy technologies. This tender highlights the growing demand for innovative protective solutions in the expanding renewable energy market, signalling potential growth avenues for businesses aligned with these technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LDT Blade Solution

Notice Description

The purpose of this direct award is to appoint Edge Solutions to supply ORE Catapult with moulded LEP shields of their ArmourEdge material for protection of the LDT turbine. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002879367

Procurement Information

The solution is single available to meet performance, cost & lead time requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085344-2025
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44430000 - Armour plating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 16 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EDGE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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