--- title: "UK SOV Manufacture Business Case Development - ORE/24/101" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2025-03-26" --- # UK SOV Manufacture Business Case Development - ORE/24/101 Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c7b027a-2908-432e-abea-739a768a95fb.json) ## Summary Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) has initiated a public procurement process titled "UK SOV Manufacture Business Case Development - ORE/24/101", focused on research and development consultancy services within the offshore wind industry. This project, located in the United Kingdom, is aimed at developing a business case for the establishment of UK-based production of Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) to support the growing offshore wind sector. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now at the award phase. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th February 2025 and the contract period starting on 17th March 2025, ending on 27th May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £194,750, was granted to Cammell Laird Shiprepairers & Shipbuilders Ltd. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in shipbuilding, ship repair, maintenance, conversion, reconditioning, and upgrading services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the potential increase in demand for operations and maintenance (O&M) vessels as the UK offshore wind capacity expands. Companies with expertise in maritime services and a focus on innovative and cost-efficient solutions in the renewable energy sector are well-suited to compete and thrive by leveraging the developments arising from this procurement process. ## Notice The offshore wind industry is growing rapidly, with over 850GW of capacity expected to be installed globally by 2050. This is underpinned by global commitments to reduce carbon emissions and by improving the cost efficiency of wind as an energy source. In line with this rapid expansion, the number of vessels required to support offshore wind developments throughout their operational life will also require major growth. Here at ORE Catapult, we have conducted analysis to determine the size of the market for operations and maintenance (O&M) vessels, based on global installed capacity targets. Up to 2050, strategies centred on Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) are expected to be employed. Globally, this could equate to up to 2325 CTVs and 423 SOVs in operation by 2050. This presents a huge opportunity for UK Shipbuilding, however, none of the UK's currently operating SOVs have been built in the UK. This project aims to develop the business case for establishing this production. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bfe39e-7cfd-48e2-9dd0-c0fa1ae28a80 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 27 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £194,750 | | 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 | CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships - 50242000 - Conversion services of ships - 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats - 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bfe39e-7cfd-48e2-9dd0-c0fa1ae28a80 - 14 Jan 2025 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88476a02-a23b-4283-9ef8-e01237f0d907 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bfe39e-7cfd-48e2-9dd0-c0fa1ae28a80 26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88476a02-a23b-4283-9ef8-e01237f0d907 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4da8aa47-88d2-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - 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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