Award

Control Systems - R&D Services Call

WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Tender

03 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Control Systems - R&D Services Call" is being conducted by Wave Energy Scotland Limited, located at An Lòchran, Inverness, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically addressing the wave energy sector, with a focus on feasibility studies for control systems related to Wave Energy Converters (WECs). The procurement employs an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 12 June 2017. This process is currently in the award stage, having officially completed on 8 November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Businesses with expertise in control systems, engineering, and energy project management could find a good fit for the requirements outlined. The successful entities may receive up to £47,000 for Stage 1 activities, allowing for potential collaborations in further development phases. Therefore, companies eager to innovate and contribute to advancing wave energy technology should consider participating in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

Control Systems - 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 Feasibility Studies on Control Systems for Wave Energy Converters (WECs), including detailed definition of follow-up Design and Development Project proposals. The call took the form of a three stage programme with applications limited to Stage 1 at this time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WES offered up to 100% of project costs, via a contract for Research and Development services for Stage 1 activities. This included up to GBP47k (excl. VAT) per project of up to 3 month duration, with applicants free to contribute further funds if desired.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000484578
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301238
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71300000 - Engineering services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71335000 - Engineering studies

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£564,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wesprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

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

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