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Rain Erosion Test Rig

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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23 Dec 2016 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, situated in Blyth, UK, is initiating a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Rain Erosion Test Rig specifically designed for wind turbine rotor blade applications. This procurement process, classified under the 'goods' category and valued at £400,000, operates under an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is set for 24 November 2016, with the expected delivery date for the operational Test Rig by 31 March 2017. The project aims to develop a test facility that simulates real-world conditions experienced by offshore wind turbines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and engineering, particularly those specialising in renewable energy technologies. Companies with expertise in designing and building sophisticated testing equipment for the wind energy sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for a state-of-the-art test rig encourages suppliers who can demonstrate innovation and capability to support ORE Catapult's objective of advancing offshore wind turbine technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rain Erosion Test Rig

Notice Description

The objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to supply, install and commission a state of the art Rain Erosion Test Rig (the "Test Rig") that will has been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver the Test Rig to our Blyth site by 31 March 2017. Division into Lots is not appropriate in this instance as ORE catapult is seeking a complete Test Rig.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ORE Catapult has the objective to develop a state-of-the-art rain erosion test facility for wind turbine rotor blades. This test facility will include a 'rotating arm' rain erosion test rig to research the fundamental science behind rain erosion on wind turbine blades. To support the development of this test method, the test rig must be sufficient in design, functionality and operation to simulate reproducible rain erosion test conditions that are representative of the operating environment of offshore wind turbines. Ideally, the rain erosion test rig shall have been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall be expected to provide all necessary expertise, personnel, materials and instrumentation to design, build, install and commission a rotating arm rain erosion test rig at the ORE Catapult test centre in Blyth. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver a fully commissioned and operational test rig by 31 March 2017

Options: Notwithstanding the details of the scope of work, the ORE Catapult reserve the right to evaluate and accept from the same successful supplier improvements / upgrades / modifications throughout the life of the Test Rig where such a Variation enhances the performance. All Variations shall be carried out utilising the ORE Catapult Contract Change Note process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000468110
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268142
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

34328100 - Test benches

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20169 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
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sheena Thomson
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041400

Buyer Location

Locality
BLYTH
Postcode
NE24 1LZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268142
    Rain Erosion Test Rig - The objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to supply, install and commission a state of the art Rain Erosion Test Rig (the "Test Rig") that will has been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver the Test Rig to our Blyth site by 31 March 2017. Division into Lots is not appropriate in this instance as ORE catapult is seeking a complete Test Rig.

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