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title: "Subsea vs Floating Substations - Technoeconomic Comparison - ORE/23/013"
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# Subsea vs Floating Substations - Technoeconomic Comparison - ORE/23/013

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fb30fc0-8629-4f6d-aa4a-9df6d4de52d1

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has awarded a contract for the project titled "Subsea vs Floating Substations - Technoeconomic Comparison - ORE/23/013" to Crondall Energy Consultants. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from 8th February 2024 to 22nd February 2025. The total contract value is £94,743.5. The tender process started on 24th October 2023 with a tender deadline of 30th November 2023.

This procurement opportunity focuses on technical analysis or consultancy services within the services category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable. The project aims to define floating and subsea systems for two case study sites, with a focus on commercial readiness by 2025 to 2030. Businesses with expertise in this niche area and a track record in similar projects are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Consultant will be required to define the floating and subsea systems for two case study sites. For consistency, baseline sites from previous FOW CoE projects will be used where possible. Gaps in knowledge and technology will be identified to define a roadmap towards commercial readiness by 2025 to 2030. Experience from previous/ongoing projects will play a key role in this task e.g. previous OREC projects on inter-array cable topology (DC06) and mooring and cable installation (DC07). Key uncertainties in this roadmap should also be defined. A cost comparison should be performed to set out which option would be preferable for a range of potential UK project configurations, subject to a range of assumptions and sensitivities. Finally, a sensitivity of lifetime costs to system reliability levels will be investigated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be66307-be5a-43a0-8d8a-3feb901c0ef0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2024 - 22 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,743 |
| 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 | CRONDALL ENERGY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be66307-be5a-43a0-8d8a-3feb901c0ef0
- 24 Oct 2023 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b392338f-3b39-4957-9aac-ea686fc74634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be66307-be5a-43a0-8d8a-3feb901c0ef0
  21st February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b392338f-3b39-4957-9aac-ea686fc74634
  24th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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