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title: "Winch Ropes"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Winch Ropes

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-012f8898-e46e-466f-9a14-fcc55c58861b

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, based in Glasgow, has initiated a procurement process for 'Winch Ropes' to support their Blade Test 2 Facility in Blyth, Northumberland. The project falls under the category of machinery for the production and use of mechanical power, with a total contract value of £70,000. This tender was published on 5th May 2021, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th May 2021. The contract period is set to run from 31st May 2021 to 30th May 2022.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in supplying goods related to engineering and mechanical applications. Businesses that manufacture or supply ropes and related equipment for hydraulic winches will find this tender particularly relevant, enabling them to engage with cutting-edge projects in the renewable energy sector and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

ORE Catapult has a requirement for ropes to be used on 100kN/400kN/600kN hydraulically driven winches in their Blade Test 2 Facility at their site in Blyth, Northumberland. The winches can be used individually or as a group to apply loads during static blade tests in order to impart a bending moment on the wind turbine blade (test article). Additional information: Tender documentation can be obtained, free of charge, at procontract.due-north.com Reference : DN541844

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd38773-f6d5-41ad-b5af-6ac137077435 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2021 - 22 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,158 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARLOW ROPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 39541110 - Rope
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd38773-f6d5-41ad-b5af-6ac137077435
- 5 May 2021 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073f8342-123d-43e9-923b-071b2f107d01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd38773-f6d5-41ad-b5af-6ac137077435
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073f8342-123d-43e9-923b-071b2f107d01
  5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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