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title: "ORE/22/081 Tow to Port FOW Off-Station Management"
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# ORE/22/081 Tow to Port FOW Off-Station Management

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75550991-e9df-4bb3-8b48-0c7cc132938b

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has initiated a tender titled "ORE/22/081 Tow to Port FOW Off-Station Management" within the technical analysis or consultancy services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £45,000. The tender period ends on 28th July 2023, with a contract period from 21st August 2023 to 15th January 2024. This opportunity is suited for SMEs and involves developing method statements for complex offshore wind turbine operations.

This tender by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult presents an opportunity for businesses in the technical analysis or consultancy services sector to showcase their expertise. Companies specialising in offshore wind energy operations, particularly in the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete. The project aims to address challenges in managing offshore wind turbines during maintenance and off-station operations, offering innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce risks.

## Notice

Project Objective(s) The project is intended to deliver the following objectives: Develop method statements for removing a floating offshore wind turbine from its installed location and returning it to the quayside, with a focus on making safe and protecting the integrity of mooring and cabling systems in its absence. Particular focus will be given to cable wet mate/quick release and protection as well as management of large lengths of deep water cable / mooring; Identify and assess solutions to maintain production from the remaining turbines in the array that have been interrupted by the removal of the turbine being towed; Develop method statements for quayside management of a floating offshore wind turbine during major maintenance activities. e.g. guard vessel/anchoring requirements, exclusion zones, port restrictions, management of high tension mooring lines; Identify innovation opportunities associated with these activities to reduce risk, cost etc. All tender documents can be found at www.procontract.due-north.com free of charge. Project Number: DN673319

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acb8169-d132-4bce-a04c-ed33d6ccb8f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2023 - 15 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2023 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acb8169-d132-4bce-a04c-ed33d6ccb8f2
- 20 Jun 2023 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f799a4bf-ca4f-4b9f-9feb-31aa9dfca65c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acb8169-d132-4bce-a04c-ed33d6ccb8f2
  27th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f799a4bf-ca4f-4b9f-9feb-31aa9dfca65c
  20th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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