Planning

AMTecH - Architect Services

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, located in Glasgow, aims to procure architect services for an Advanced Marine Technology Hub (AMTecH) in Plymouth. This project, currently in the planning stage, seeks to enhance the UK's marine autonomy capabilities primarily for offshore wind applications, alongside maritime and defence sectors. A key event, a 'meet the buyer' session, is scheduled for 26th June 2026 in Plymouth, with an attendance form deadline on 19th June 2026. The procurement process is underpinned by feasibility studies to select preferred sites by late 2026, with investment proposals anticipated by mid-2027. This initiative is classified under the architectural and related services industry category.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in waterside development and industrial facility design, in contributing to a pivotal regional infrastructure project. Companies engaged in architectural services and possessing expertise in similar projects are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio, enhance capabilities, and tap into growing sectors such as offshore renewables. Firms seeking to engage in innovation within marine technology can significantly benefit from involvement in this strategic initiative, fostering growth through collaboration and development within a supportive ecosystem.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Architectural-and-related-services./3P7YE8S5QZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3P7YE8S5QZ

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a927
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050949-2026
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
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20262 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY 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

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