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title: "Dynamic Cable Flex Fatigue Test Rig"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Dynamic Cable Flex Fatigue Test Rig

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-667f5b84-a0d0-406b-bf5b-49881178305d

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking to expand its cable testing capabilities through the construction of a dynamic cable flex fatigue test rig for floating offshore wind applications at the National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen. The procurement process involves several stages, including Selection Questionnaire, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Invitation to Participate, Draft ITP submissions, Negotiations, Final Tender submission, and Contract Award. The contract value is £1,800,000 GBP, with a contract period from March 29th, 2023, to October 10th, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the electrical and mechanical equipment installation industry, specifically those experienced in hydraulic installations and instrumentation and control equipment. Businesses well-suited to compete should be capable of meeting the requirements outlined in the tender stages. With a focus on SMEs, this procurement process aims to facilitate growth opportunities for businesses operating in the specified industry category, particularly in Scotland, United Kingdom.

## Notice

ORE Catapult intends to expand its cable testing capabilities by constructing a dynamic cable flex fatigue test rig that is capable of simulating in-service dynamic loads for floating offshore wind (FOW) applications. ORE Catapult intends to appoint a single contractor (or consortium) to design, procure, construct and commission the dynamic cable fatigue test rig at its (to be inaugurated) 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 two (2) weeks 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 - Invitation to Participate ("ITP"). 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. 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 final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in ITP. Stage 7 - Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ed5fa-82ce-4a3d-afcb-57393ed4704c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 10 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | OSBIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 43328000 - Hydraulic installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ed5fa-82ce-4a3d-afcb-57393ed4704c
- 25 Nov 2022 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b58b514-91c6-4ec9-ac15-92418393f378

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ed5fa-82ce-4a3d-afcb-57393ed4704c
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b58b514-91c6-4ec9-ac15-92418393f378
  25th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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