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05 Aug 2026 at 17:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is initiated by ORE Catapult, located at 121 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "COM 09 Floating Turbine Towing Challenges", falls under the category of environmental engineering consultancy services. It is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method described as "Below threshold - open competition". Prospective bidders should note the tender period closing date on 10th September 2026, at 14:00 BST, while enquiries are accepted until 4th September 2026. The contracting work is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026, with completion by 12th March 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering and technical consultancy services to secure work involving detailed towing and hook-up studies as well as consultancy support for project management with a budget of up to £72,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The evaluation criteria focus primarily on technical and commercial proposals, complemented by interview assessments. This project can provide significant growth potential for companies capable of delivering specialised consultancy and testing services tailored to the needs of floating offshore turbines.

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Notice Title

COM 09 Floating Turbine Towing Challenges

Notice Description

The contractor is expected to fulfil two main scopes of service: 1.Creation of a detailed towing and hook-up study based on a reference case provided by ORE Catapult in consultation with our FOW CoE partners. 2.Provision of consultancy services to assist with the development and delivery of work scopes undertaken by ORE Catapult. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Environmental-engineering-consultancy-services./6DA7Y78235 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6DA7Y78235

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074414-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE 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

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