Tender

Fast-Tracking the Commercialisation and Scale up of QED's Next Generation, Subhub and Tocardo Tidal Turbine Technology

QED NAVAL LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

QED Naval Ltd is leading a tender process titled "Fast-Tracking the Commercialisation and Scale up of QED's Next Generation, Subhub and Tocardo Tidal Turbine Technology." This procurement falls under the goods category within the tidal energy industry, specifically focusing on developing and deploying tidal technologies at an industrial scale. The submission deadline has been extended to 12:00 pm B.S.T. on 17th December 2021, with the procurement process classified as selective and employing competitive procedures with negotiation. The tendering will take place in Edinburgh, UK, where QED Naval’s headquarters is located.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in tidal technologies, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Companies with expertise in design and engineering, especially in tidal turbine manufacturing and electrical infrastructure, would be well-suited to compete. The strategic partnership aimed at enhancing QED’s product offerings can unlock access to a rapidly growing global market estimated at $76 billion, providing a unique chance for businesses to contribute to sustainability goals while driving substantial growth.

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Notice Title

Fast-Tracking the Commercialisation and Scale up of QED's Next Generation, Subhub and Tocardo Tidal Turbine Technology

Notice Description

QED Naval is inviting tenders to an exciting opportunity to be a strategic partner in the high value supply chain to design, manufacture and deploy QED's next generation tidal technology at Industrial scale as a penultimate step to demonstrate the cost reduction potential and performance of their 'Subhub' tidal platform and Tocardo turbines. This partnership is key to unlocking the potential of a rapidly growing global $76Bn market and making a significant contribution to net zero carbon targets.

Lot Information

Design, manufacture and deliver 1 off Industrial Scale Subhub unit with modular buoyancy

QED Naval is seeking a guaranteed maximum price for the delivery of an Industrial Scale Subhub based on 150t steelwork fabrication and 350t ballast unit.

Options: Whilst the tender is not 100% prescriptive, QED expects the tenderer to engage in the process of designing, developing and manufacturing as well as providing alternative propositions which may bring an additional benefit or value to this tender and welcomes suggestions accordingly.

Renewal: After project completion, QED may look to renew the contract.

Develop the design of next generation tidal turbines and associated technology

QED wishes to develop, design and manufacture the existing Tocardo T2 / T3 turbines and associated technology in the following areas, with reliability and performance forming the basis of design.

Options: Whilst the tender is not 100% prescriptive, QED expects the tenderer to engage in the process of designing, developing and manufacturing as well as providing alternative propositions which may bring an additional benefit or value to this tender and welcomes suggestions accordingly.

Renewal: After project completion, QED may look to renew the contract.

Design, manufacture and supply electrical infrastructure (cabling)

QED wishes to consider proposals, with the right supply chain partner, to deliver the following areas of work which could be integrated as part of this project and as may be tendered at later date separately. -Manufacture power cabling and controls -Design and implement platform, turbine and environmental control systems -Assembly and integration yards for volume manufacture of different products -Commissioning and full system testing

Options: Whilst the tender is not 100% prescriptive, QED expects the tenderer to engage in the process of designing, developing and manufacturing as well as providing alternative prop ositions which may bring an additional benefit or value to this tender and welcomes suggestions accordingly.

Renewal: After project completion, QED may look to renew the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000665824
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433005
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

31224400 - Connection cables

31311000 - Mains connections

31320000 - Power distribution cables

31321400 - Underwater cable

42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

42110000 - Turbines and motors

42112000 - Turbine installations

42112400 - Turbine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QED NAVAL LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@qednaval.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312020362

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3AH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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