--- title: "Rain Erosion Test Rig" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2017-04-07" --- # Rain Erosion Test Rig Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has initiated a procurement process for the "Rain Erosion Test Rig," aimed at establishing an advanced test facility to study rain erosion on wind turbine rotor blades. This project is classified under research and development services, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. A key milestone for this process is the engagement end date, set for 23rd February 2018. The test facility will be located in Blyth, Northumberland, and interested suppliers are invited to register for participation in a supplier day scheduled to discuss this opportunity further. This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialised in engineering and manufacturing equipment for the renewable energy sector, especially those with expertise in designing and constructing testing facilities for renewable energy applications. Companies capable of delivering a fully operational rain erosion test rig within a six-month timeframe would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement not only aligns with the increasing focus on offshore wind technology but also opens avenues for collaboration with a leading player in the industry. ## Notice ORE Catapult has the objective to develop a state-of-the-art rain erosion test facility for wind turbine rotor blades. This test facility will include a "rotating arm" rain erosion test rig which will be used to research the fundamental science behind rain erosion on wind turbine blades. To support the development of this test method, the rain erosion test rig must be sufficient in design, functionality and operation to simulate reproducible rain erosion test conditions that are representative of the operating environment of offshore wind turbines. Ideally, the rain erosion test rig shall have been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall be expect to provide all necessary expertise, personnel, materials and instrumentation to design, build, install and commission a rotating arm rain erosion test rig at the ORE Catapult test centre in Blyth. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver a fully commissioned and operational test rig in a maximum of 6 months Additional information: A Prior Information Notice ("PIN") has been published on Public Contracts Scotland ("PCS") Ref : SEP257969 and OJEU Ref : 462485 for the purposes of market Research Only. It is the intention of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to hold a supplier day at their site in Blyth , Northumberland on Wednesday 28th September 2016 in respect of their requirement for this Rain Erosion Test Rig. All parties wishing to attend this supplier day must register their interest by e-mailing procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 27th September advising who will be attending. To register your interest in this notice, please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=462485 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094df4dd-409f-4cfa-aa5a-bb90ab4ecd8f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2017 at 08:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094df4dd-409f-4cfa-aa5a-bb90ab4ecd8f - 7 Apr 2017 at 08:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f52605-fc9f-433f-a5ed-e92bab391d00 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f52605-fc9f-433f-a5ed-e92bab391d00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094df4dd-409f-4cfa-aa5a-bb90ab4ecd8f 7th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f52605-fc9f-433f-a5ed-e92bab391d00 7th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ore.catapult.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=462485 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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