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title: "Floating Offshore Wind - Risks to Project Development - Vessels, Heavy Lift and Logistic Plant"
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# Floating Offshore Wind - Risks to Project Development - Vessels, Heavy Lift and Logistic Plant

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f3b1158-0dea-470d-b5d3-e7eadd4ab93f

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is overseeing a tender titled "Floating Offshore Wind - Risks to Project Development - Vessels, Heavy Lift and Logistic Plant." This procurement process, categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, is currently at the award stage. The tender opened on 3 September 2021 and concluded on 9 September 2021, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26 September 2021 and extend until 18 February 2022. The contract is valued at £54,000 and utilises an open procurement method.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the offshore renewable energy sector, particularly those offering services related to vessels, heavy lift equipment, and logistics. Companies specialising in engineering solutions, project management, and supply chain services may find this contract attractive, especially those that can demonstrate both capacity and innovation in meeting the future requirements projected up to 2040. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary sector organisations (VSCEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement, as they may bring unique insights and capabilities crucial for the project’s success.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to identify risks to FOW project development with this part focusing on Vessels, Heavy Lift and Logistics Equipment side. Identify and assess the future requirements for key resources for FOW project delivery, specifically in terms of, vessels (and associated FOW specific installation equipment), heavy lift and logistics equipment, between now and 2040 based on high, medium and low deployment scenarios that will be provided by ORE Catapult; Consideration of whole FOW project life cycle - development, construction, operation and maintenance, decommissioning; Make an assessment on other industries, such as but not limited to the Fixed Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage and any other relevant sectors, if they are in growth or decline and how they will impact availability of vessels (and associated FOW specific installation equipment), heavy lift and logistics equipment in the FOW sector. Assess, and where possible quantify, the existing availability and capabilities of vessels, heavy lift and logistics equipment for the deployment of FOW projects in the UK (with consideration of the international supply chain providing these services); Identify areas where and when significant supply vs demand issues may result in significantly increased costs and / or reduced availability of vessels, large vessel equipment, heavy lift and logistics equipment; Identify and describe activities which would help address the issues identified above, including collaborative and cross-industry opportunities; Highlight supply chain and skills development opportunities associated with FOW, including reference to its role supporting the energy (skills) transition. To access the tender documents please register with ProContract as a supplier (Project number 562914)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3677ede2-e09f-4f1a-ad95-f9a63922dfd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | HAYLE |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR27 4DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XODUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3677ede2-e09f-4f1a-ad95-f9a63922dfd5
- 3 Sep 2021 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57b40bf-3c46-4f8d-99b5-4ef733a5267e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3677ede2-e09f-4f1a-ad95-f9a63922dfd5
  8th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57b40bf-3c46-4f8d-99b5-4ef733a5267e
  3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=513b87d1-2900-ec11-810d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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