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title: "National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH) Operation & Maintenance Services"
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# National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH) Operation & Maintenance Services

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194c6973-9bb9-4316-b3ff-e8bec9d9905f

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## Summary

The "National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH) Operation & Maintenance Services" procurement, issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult), has concluded with an award stage. ORE Catapult, located in Glasgow, Scotland, sought highly capable contractors for the operation and maintenance of offshore platforms in the United Kingdom, focusing on exceptional problem-solving and cost-effective maintenance. The procurement was executed through a selective procedure involving negotiation, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded to RES Energy Services Ltd with an estimated value of £15 million, spanning a contractual period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms adept in offshore platform maintenance services. Businesses that excel in troubleshooting, cost-reduction strategies, and proactive issue resolution within the renewable energy sector could find this tender beneficial for expansion. The procurement, structured to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), provides a platform for substantial engagement in the UK offshore industry, further bolstered by the scope for additional requirements to be integrated during the contract's lifespan.

## Notice

This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ('ORE Catapult') as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). ORE Catapult are seeking a Contractor who can be proactive and recognise potential serial problems, investigate the issue(s), propose viable solutions and communicate with the ORE Catapult Authorised Representative timeously throughout the whole process. You must be excellent at troubleshooting and have the ability/capability to identify problems that will help keep maintenance costs down and availability of the NOAH up. Estimated value for 3+2+5 to include NOAH and other assets PS15m. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 Issue Invitation to Participate Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial ITP submission which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 2 Draft ITP Submission Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 3 Negotiations ORE Catapult reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult will inform remaining Tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 4 Final Tender submission (BAFO) ORE Catapult verify final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in the Invitation to Participate. Stage 5 Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Successful Tenderer(s) notified in writing. Unsuccessful Tenderer(s) notified in writing and feedback provided. ORE Catapult delivery team to support Contractor through Pre-Mobilisation Planning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcf3a7b-1bd7-4b32-a760-314b4180ea7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,013,124 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RES ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34514800 - Offshore platforms

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcf3a7b-1bd7-4b32-a760-314b4180ea7e
- 21 Feb 2025 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab53c5fd-86b2-432d-961c-f123eb35fd18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcf3a7b-1bd7-4b32-a760-314b4180ea7e
  18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab53c5fd-86b2-432d-961c-f123eb35fd18
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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