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title: "Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig ORE/23/089"
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# Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig ORE/23/089

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d40b2ed-940c-406f-bdc1-a52489dfc968

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult for a project titled "Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig ORE/23/089". This project falls under the industry category of Instrumentation and Control Equipment, along with additional classifications in Industrial Machinery and Hydraulic Installations. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, at the National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre, the procurement process is currently in the Award stage as of 14th October 2025. The selection process involved a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, with a tender value of £5,000,000 and a contract period from 1st November 2025 to 13th August 2026. The tender period ends on 13th November 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of designing and constructing large-scale industrial equipment. The tender seeks a single contractor or consortium, ideal for companies specialised in renewable energy infrastructure and testing facilities. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their market presence within the renewable energy sector and collaborate on cutting-edge projects. Companies with expertise in detailed engineering, project management, and innovation in offshore renewable energy systems would find this project particularly suitable for their growth ambitions. The selective procurement method and competitive procedure with negotiation offer a structured yet adaptable framework for engaging qualified suppliers.

## 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 intends to expand its cable testing capabilities by appointing a single contractor (or consortium) to design and construct Full Scale Mooring Test Line Rig at its National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) site in Aberdeen. ORE Catapult reserve the right to vary the Contract term following discussion with suppliers during the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process. 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. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire to a minimum of 3 (three) capable suppliers, where there are less than 3 (three) capable suppliers, all suitably qualified tenderers will be invited to proceed to Stage 2. Stage 2 - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Preferred Tenderers will enter into a NDA within one (1) week to facilitate full disclosure of all other relevant sensitive and proprietary Operation & Maintenance ("O&M") documentation. Tenderers unable to agree an NDA within this time period may be eliminated from further competition Stage 3 - Issue Invitation to Participate. This stage will include the preliminary design / FEED. ORE Catapult has set aside funding for this stage to allow tenderers to submit preliminary designs, together with cost estimates as part of their Initial ITP Response. Expected outputs from Preliminary Design phase shall be as follows: - Project charter including participants, roles and responsibilities - Methodology and programme for detailed design phase - Outline programme showing key dates and project completion - General arrangement drawings of main components - Outline target cost plan - List of assumptions - Clarifications required and outstanding information needed - Preliminary Risk Register Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial Tender which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 4 - Draft ITP submissions - Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 5 - Negotiations - ORE Catapult 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 also 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 will inform remaining tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 6 - Final Tender submission (Best and Final Offer "BAFO") - ORE Catapult verify best and

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db27f4b3-89c1-42d6-a274-0c935cba4138 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43328000 - Hydraulic installations

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db27f4b3-89c1-42d6-a274-0c935cba4138
- 13 Oct 2023 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eeccb1-c76a-4841-981a-9d79b9c32725
- 13 Oct 2023 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812d08f4-7f90-45b7-ac6e-67cce3a36854

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db27f4b3-89c1-42d6-a274-0c935cba4138
  24th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eeccb1-c76a-4841-981a-9d79b9c32725
  13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812d08f4-7f90-45b7-ac6e-67cce3a36854
  13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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