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title: "Rain Erosion Test Rig"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Rain Erosion Test Rig

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f0f680e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking suppliers for the "Rain Erosion Test Rig" project, aimed at developing a cutting-edge facility to test wind turbine rotor blades against rain erosion. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically dealing with test benches and similar equipment, and is located at the ORE Catapult test centre in Blyth, Northumberland. The open procurement process was initiated with the tender period concluding on 24th November 2016, and the awarded contract was published on 23rd December 2016, with a total contract value of £400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering, manufacturing, and installation services related to testing and simulation equipment. Companies with expertise in designing and building bespoke testing rigs, particularly those focused on wind energy technologies, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Participation in such tenders not only expands business networks but also enhances technical capabilities within the growing renewable energy sector.

## 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 to research the fundamental science behind rain erosion on wind turbine blades. To support the development of this test method, the 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 expected 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. Additional information: The Rain Erosion Test Rig Contract Notice has been published on Public Contracts Scotland Ref : OCT261579 and in OJEU Ref : 2016/S 207-374429. ITT Documentation is available to download via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20040630-6f8a-456b-80af-30d93cd06dd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £398,900 |
| 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 | BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R&D TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 34328000 - Test benches, vehicle conversion kits and seat belts
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20040630-6f8a-456b-80af-30d93cd06dd8
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8520b13-491d-4839-9a74-a816fb5e0fa8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20040630-6f8a-456b-80af-30d93cd06dd8
  23rd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8520b13-491d-4839-9a74-a816fb5e0fa8
  27th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
  Invitation to Tender Documentation

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