--- title: "Innovation Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2019-06-12" --- # Innovation Support Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b3830bc-215f-44eb-849e-692ecee4eb51.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking contractors for the "Innovation Support" tender, which is part of the Grid Emulation System (GES) project known as 'eGrid'. This initiative aims to establish a GES in Blyth, in the North-East of England, to bolster industry activities in the region. The projected value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £75,000, with the tender period ending on 24th June 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2019 and last until 29th February 2020, focusing on engineering-related scientific and technical services, including support and training for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, particularly those in engineering support services, technical training, and energy-related services, to showcase their capabilities and expand their operations. The project is expected to generate innovation advisory services that will benefit SMEs directly. Companies interested in training, technology consultancy, or engineering services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their portfolio and engaging in valuable activities that could lead to further business growth. ## Notice ORE Catapult is delivering a Grid Emulation System ("GES") project referred to as 'eGrid'. This involves the installation of a GES at Blyth that will support industry activity in the North-East of England region. The project is funded with European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support. The eGrid project also comprises of engagement activities and events for the small and medium size enterprise ("SME") and academic/research organisations. A range of innovation advisory services including technology support, knowledge transfer and training will be offered to the SMEs. ORE Catapult can provide some of these consultancy and knowledge transfer services itself but will require support from external engineering training/consulting organisation to provide a full range of other services to maximise the benefits to SMEs. The ORE Catapult reserve the right to award the Contract to one or more Contractors, up to a maximum of three (3), as deemed appropriate for the best interest of the business and the project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b0255-1f3b-4996-aca9-be36bd9c2f9e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT | | Locality | BLYTH | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 80531200 - Technical training services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2019 at 16:04 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b0255-1f3b-4996-aca9-be36bd9c2f9e - 12 Jun 2019 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/795754d9-a72d-4cf8-9534-1333eaa762b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097b0255-1f3b-4996-aca9-be36bd9c2f9e 12th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/795754d9-a72d-4cf8-9534-1333eaa762b5 12th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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