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title: "DC Grid Topologies - Feasibility Study"
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# DC Grid Topologies - Feasibility Study

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f832d74-cb8e-44f5-97d6-814e077f9241

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult for a feasibility study titled "DC Grid Topologies - Feasibility Study." This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to advisory services and analysis. The procurement method used was limited, whereby the award was made without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded for a total amount of £55,000 and has a contract period starting from 1st September 2021 to 28th February 2023. The relevant procurement stage is marked as complete, with a key date of contract award occurring on 31st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in advisory and feasibility services within the renewable energy sector. Companies specialising in innovative energy solutions, analysis, or consultancy are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to leverage their expertise to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technology initiatives.

## Notice

Contract award notice only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d97635-dd83-4fef-8021-a2e3591093ab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d97635-dd83-4fef-8021-a2e3591093ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8d97635-dd83-4fef-8021-a2e3591093ab
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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