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Summary of the contracting process

The ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for technical and commercial consultancy services, specifically aiming to develop a business case for an HVDC Centre and a Technology Strategy across core areas such as Blade Services, Drivetrain Services, and High Voltage Systems. The contract was awarded to Stellan Advisory Limited, an SME located in Edinburgh, under a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026, and the service delivery period is scheduled from 22nd July 2026 to 3rd July 2027, with a total contract value of £84,000 gross (£70,000 net).

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, and business management consultancy services to engage with industry leaders in the renewable energy sector. It provides a platform to collaborate on strategic developments in critical technology areas, expanding their knowledge base and market presence. Participating businesses stand to gain by integrating into ORE Catapult's innovative projects and enhancing their portfolio with high-profile engagements in the high voltage and energy system strategies.

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Notice Title

Technical & Commercial Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Specialist technical and commercial support to provide the following scopes of service: Service 1: HVDC Centre Business Case Development - * Supporting the definition of the technical, operational and commercial requirements for the proposed HVDC Centre informed by the OREC HV technical team. * Assessing delivery options, including refurbishment or expansion of existing facilities and development of a new-build facility, together with location assessment and evaluation. * Preparing a structured business case, including strategic case, options appraisal, commercial considerations, funding strategy and implementation recommendations. Service 2: Technology Strategy Development - Support the Senior Associate Director in developing ORE Catapult's Technology Strategy across the organisation's core capability areas, including Blade Services, Drivetrain Services, Turbine System Services, High Voltage Systems, Energy System Integration, Digital Technologies and Robotics. Deliverables to include: * Optimised existing technology roadmaps * Draft and final Technology Strategy * Commercialisation options for applied R&D

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cca6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068988-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STELLAN ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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