--- title: "Robotics and Autonomous Systems (\"R&AS\") Command and Control Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-188315d4-57b5-4745-958f-4eb80594c69c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-188315d4-57b5-4745-958f-4eb80594c69c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-188315d4-57b5-4745-958f-4eb80594c69c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-188315d4-57b5-4745-958f-4eb80594c69c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2022-01-05" --- # Robotics and Autonomous Systems ("R&AS") Command and Control Centre Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-188315d4-57b5-4745-958f-4eb80594c69c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-188315d4-57b5-4745-958f-4eb80594c69c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-188315d4-57b5-4745-958f-4eb80594c69c.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking contractors for the "Robotics and Autonomous Systems (R&AS) Command and Control Centre" project based in Blyth, Northumbria. The procurement process is currently in the award stage after the tender period concluded on 16th June 2021. This project, with a construction budget of £1 million, aims to bolster the UK's leadership in offshore renewable energy technology, with construction completion required by March 2022. The contract is classified under construction works and involves a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure. This tender presents unique opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in construction, particularly those specialising in sustainable building practices. Companies experienced in developing facilities for technology and research, especially in the renewable energy sector, would find significant potential for growth and collaboration within this project. Given the urgency of the funding timeline, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and expertise in rapid execution of construction projects may enhance their chances of securing a contract. ## Notice ORE Catapult (https://ore.catapult.org.uk) is the UK's leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy. ORE Catapult's vision is to be the world's leading offshore renewable energy technology centre by 2030. ORE Catapult will play a key role in delivering the UK's largest clean growth opportunity, through our mission to accelerate the creation and growth of UK companies in the offshore renewable energy sector. We will use our unique facilities and research and engineering capabilities to bring together industry and academia and drive innovation in renewable energy. ORE Catapult is now enhancing their capabilities further by developing a Robotics and Autonomous Systems (R&AS) facility to support the standardisation and compatibility of robot platforms across the offshore wind industry. ORE Catapult's new facilities will offer a range of test environments, including, but not limited to offshore testing, onsite testing, and demonstration zones. The site will offer an end-to-end process from prototype trials to post qualification field trials on operational assets. The construction of the building and development of the surrounding facilities is being funded by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (NELEP) as part of the government's "Getting Building Fund". The Getting Building Fund forms part of the government's New Deal for Britain and sets out government's strategy to rebuild Britain and fuel economic recovery across the UK. As a result, the funding for the PS1 million construction is time limited. The new facility has been designed to minimise our carbon footprint, utilising sustainable features in keeping with our renewable energy ethos. The construction design is being progressed to RIBA Stage 4 with Planning Permission being sought in parallel to the tender process. All relevant and appropriate surveys are also being conducted during this time. Due to the time limitations for the funding, it is critical that spend and construction is completed by March 2022 at our facility at Albert Street, Blyth, Northumbria, NE24 1LZ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce69c75-4230-4c8f-b80d-909f4439018e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,649,732 | | 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 | BLYTH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE24 1LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Croft | | Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HALLS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 5 Jan 2022 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce69c75-4230-4c8f-b80d-909f4439018e - 26 May 2021 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d209a31d-3c03-4a61-b004-ef7917620ebf - 26 May 2021 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d5ff05-0c52-4930-9c13-f0482092f6cf - 3 May 2021 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0b45d7-2f4f-44de-a26a-90870b646fb1 - 3 May 2021 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c199da1a-6376-4b15-a2db-d7716cbaec23 - 3 May 2021 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55bdf2d-8275-463e-a0c6-ab59ea81ef0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce69c75-4230-4c8f-b80d-909f4439018e 5th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d209a31d-3c03-4a61-b004-ef7917620ebf 26th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d5ff05-0c52-4930-9c13-f0482092f6cf 26th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0b45d7-2f4f-44de-a26a-90870b646fb1 3rd May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c199da1a-6376-4b15-a2db-d7716cbaec23 3rd May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55bdf2d-8275-463e-a0c6-ab59ea81ef0e 3rd May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ore.catapult.org.uk - https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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