Notice Information
Notice Title
AMTecH - Architect Services
Notice Description
ORE Catapult require a structured feasibility study to assess the viability of creating a compelling and investible proposition for an Advanced Marine Technology Hub (AMTecH). The Plymouth based facility comprising quayside space for launch and recovery and waterside or inland space for workshops, classrooms, collaboration space, manufacturing facilities will be designed to rapidly grow UK marine autonomy capability, supply chain expertise and export capability across sectors primarily for offshore wind and as an enabler for dual innovation with other sectors including maritime, and defence. Complementing existing facilities in the region by delivering commercial research and development, volume manufacture, test and validate platforms, sensors, and robotics for offshore asset inspection, environmental data collection and long range subsea and surface surveillance. The hub will have the capacity to support development of future +30metre craft to support offshore renewables installation, operations, and maintenance. Preferred sites will be down selected by AMTecH partners in late 2026 who will then need expert advice on the challenges to develop those sites and budgetary estimates of development costs/ planning costs/ license costs, to inform the investment proposal which must be ready by mid 2027. Previous experience in waterside development in Plymouth and design of industrial facilities will be considered to be favorable As part of this process ORE Catapult will be hosting a meet the buyer event on Friday 26th June 2026 at 1000hrs (Fugro, Turnchapel Wharf, Barton Rd, Turnchapel, Plymouth PL9 9RQ). Please note in order to attend this you will have to complete a "Attendance Request Form" which can requested by emailing procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk. Please note this event has a maximum capacity and attendance will be on a first come, first served basis. Deadline for attendance form return will be 19th June 2026 at 1500hrs. PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT IS NOW AT CAPACITY AND WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY MORE REQUESTS FOR ATTENDANCE.
Planning Information
ORE Catapult require a structured feasibility study to assess the viability of creating a compelling and investible proposition for an Advanced Marine Technology Hub (AMTecH). The Plymouth based facility comprising quayside space for launch and recovery and waterside or inland space for workshops, classrooms, collaboration space, manufacturing facilities will be designed to rapidly grow UK marine autonomy capability, supply chain expertise and export capability across sectors primarily for offshore wind and as an enabler for dual innovation with other sectors including maritime, and defence. Complementing existing facilities in the region by delivering commercial research and development, volume manufacture, test and validate platforms, sensors, and robotics for offshore asset inspection, environmental data collection and long range subsea and surface surveillance. The hub will have the capacity to support development of future +30metre craft to support offshore renewables installation, operations, and maintenance. Preferred sites will be down selected by AMTecH partners in late 2026 who will then need expert advice on the challenges to develop those sites and budgetary estimates of development costs/ planning costs/ license costs, to inform the investment proposal which must be ready by mid 2027. Previous experience in waterside development in Plymouth and design of industrial facilities will be considered to be favorable As part of this process ORE Catapult will be hosting a meet the buyer event on Friday 26th June 2026 at 1000hrs (Fugro, Turnchapel Wharf, Barton Rd, Turnchapel, Plymouth PL9 9RQ). Please note in order to attend this you will have to complete a "Attendance Request Form" which can requested by emailing procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk. Please note this event has a maximum capacity and attendance will be on a first come, first served basis. Deadline for attendance form return will be 19th June 2026 at 1500hrs. PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT IS NOW AT CAPACITY AND WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY MORE REQUESTS FOR ATTENDANCE.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06a927
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054977-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
71200000 - Architectural and related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Jun 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Jul 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 20 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054977-2026
11th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050949-2026
29th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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