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title: "Development of a Technology Roadmap Detailing How to Decarbonise the North Sea's Offshore Wind Installation and Maintenance Vessels"
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# Development of a Technology Roadmap Detailing How to Decarbonise the North Sea's Offshore Wind Installation and Maintenance Vessels

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-778db115-e8f6-40e0-befb-5bbfa9863c74

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender for the development of a technology roadmap aimed at decarbonising offshore wind installation and maintenance vessels in the North Sea. This tender falls under the category of research consultancy services and is open until 17 August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2020 and run until 28 February 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and is anticipated to serve regions including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in environmental consultancy, technological innovation in renewable energy, and research services. Businesses with expertise in decarbonisation strategies and the offshore wind industry will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and sector influence while contributing to the advancement of sustainable practices in offshore wind operations.

## Notice

Development or a comprehensive technology roadmap detailing how to best decarbonise the offshore wind segment in the North Sea, with an aim to inform both industry and policy-makers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c6177d-e21d-4dff-9b07-d40b936549be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 07:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c6177d-e21d-4dff-9b07-d40b936549be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c6177d-e21d-4dff-9b07-d40b936549be
  28th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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