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Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call

WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED

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21 Mar 2017 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call" is conducted by Wave Energy Scotland Limited, a subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise, located in Inverness, UK. This open tender is currently in the award stage, having completed on the 20th of March 2017. The call seeks proposals for Engineering Design Studies focused on various materials for constructing wave energy converters (WEC) and aims to assess the potential for reducing the levelised cost of energy (LCOE). Bidders were able to submit their proposals until the deadline of 8th September 2016, with funding available up to GBP 250,000 for eligible projects, each with a duration of up to 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in structural engineering, materials science, and renewable energy technologies. Companies with expertise in hybrid structures, elastomers, and alternative construction materials would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, successful applicants have the chance to secure further funding for subsequent stages of development, fostering long-term partnerships in the wave energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call

Notice Description

Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise and is taking an innovative approach to supporting the commercialisation of the wave energy sector until the technical and commercial risks are low enough for the private sector to re-enter the sector. This call was for Engineering Design Studies into Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes, specifically on the construction of the WEC structure and prime mover and whether it is possible to make a step change impact in LCOE by constructing typical WEC devices from alternative materials. The call took the form of a three stage programme with applications limited to Stage 1 at this time. Proposals were invited for Engineering Design Study proposals relating to one of the following material categories: - Hybrid Structures using rotational moulding of polymers - Elastomers - Concretes - Other alternative materials

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Contract Award notice and as such this process is now complete. WES offered up to 100% of project costs via a contract for Engineering Design Studies for Stage 1 activities. This included up to GBP250,000 (excluding VAT) per project of up to 12 month duration, with applicants free to contribute further funds if desired.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000453926
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277635
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277635
    Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call - Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise and is taking an innovative approach to supporting the commercialisation of the wave energy sector until the technical and commercial risks are low enough for the private sector to re-enter the sector. This call was for Engineering Design Studies into Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes, specifically on the construction of the WEC structure and prime mover and whether it is possible to make a step change impact in LCOE by constructing typical WEC devices from alternative materials. The call took the form of a three stage programme with applications limited to Stage 1 at this time. Proposals were invited for Engineering Design Study proposals relating to one of the following material categories: - Hybrid Structures using rotational moulding of polymers - Elastomers - Concretes - Other alternative materials

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