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OREC Ports Analysis

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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17 Sep 2026 at 10:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero commissioned offshore wind port capacity analysis. The work concerns analysis services to assess the capacity of ports supporting offshore wind development, helping central government understand available infrastructure and its ability to support the sector. The buyer is a UK central government department based in London. The awarded supplier is ORE Catapult Development Services Limited, based in Blyth, Northumberland. The requirement is a specialist professional service rather than construction, equipment supply or port operation. Businesses with expertise in offshore wind, port infrastructure, capacity assessment and evidence-based analysis would find the subject matter relevant, particularly those able to produce clear analysis for a government client. The procurement covered one completed requirement.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. ORE Catapult Development Services Limited was selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 25 August 2026 and runs from 25 August 2026 to 30 September 2026. Its value is £34,000 excluding VAT and £40,800 including VAT. The award covers analysis services for the single requirement concerning offshore wind port capacity. The contract is active. The procurement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, so no scored evaluation criteria or competing bids are reported. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is the buyer and contracting authority.

For a supplier that did not win this requirement, the procurement shows a focused demand for specialist analysis linking offshore wind development with port capacity. A credible competitor for comparable work would need a strong understanding of offshore wind supply chains, ports and infrastructure constraints, together with the ability to assess capacity rigorously and present findings in a form suitable for central government decisions. Relevant experience should cover analytical studies, evidence gathering, interpretation of technical and operational information, and concise reporting for policy or investment planning. The selected supplier’s role indicates that the buyer values specialist sector knowledge and an established capability to deliver a self-contained professional analysis assignment rather than physical works or operational port services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OREC Ports Analysis

Notice Description

Offshore wind port capacity analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088088-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORE Catapult Development Services Ltd

Further Information

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