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Ocean Energy Accelerator - Phase 3

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Jun 2026 at 10:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Jun 2026 at 10:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ocean Energy Accelerator - Phase 3" project was completed by ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, UK. This contract involved awarding Crawford Dougall International Limited the responsibility for providing professional services essential for the progression of Phase 3 (a) of the project. The contract, a direct award due to Crawford Dougall International's specific sector knowledge, was explicitly structured to circumvent delays associated with seeking alternate suppliers. The procurement stage is completed with the contract having started on 2nd February 2026 and concluded on 31st May 2026. The procurement addressed the services category, particularly insurance brokerage services, and was executed under the legislative framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised SMEs engaged in providing professional services, particularly those with expertise in insurance brokerage within the renewable energy sector. While the latest process did not involve competitive tendering due to the unique technical qualifications required by the project, similar future contracts could offer openings for businesses prepared to develop capabilities tailored to energy accelerator ventures. It is an ideal opportunity for firms with resources geared towards delivering niche industry-specific services, collaborating with major industry players like ORE Catapult. Expanding business in alignment with such innovative projects can accelerate growth by establishing industry credibility and expanding service offerings in emerging sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ocean Energy Accelerator - Phase 3

Notice Description

The purpose of this direct award is to appoint Crawford Dougall International Limited to provide Professional Services for Phase 3 (a) of the Ocean Energy Accelerator project for the period up to 31st May 2026. Please note, this Notice is issued retrospectively. The actual contract dates are: Start Date: 02/02/2026 End Date: 31/05/2026

Procurement Information

Crawford Dougall International Limited are the only contractor/ partner with the knowledge and understanding of the sector and this speafic Ocean Energy Accelerator module. They would be the only supplier able to deliver this work without the time delay and resources to seek out an alternative, less qualified supplier. Please note, this Notice is issued retrospectively. The actual contract dates are: Start Date: 02/02/2026 End Date: 31/05/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051654-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CRAWFORD DOUGALL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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