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title: "Floating Offshore Wind - Application of Standards, Regulations, Project Certification and Classification - Risks and Opportunities"
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# Floating Offshore Wind - Application of Standards, Regulations, Project Certification and Classification - Risks and Opportunities

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ac0bccd-3f15-4647-9f80-f66f35b8833f

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is facilitating a public procurement process titled "Floating Offshore Wind - Application of Standards, Regulations, Project Certification and Classification - Risks and Opportunities" aimed at developing consultancy services within the renewable energy sector. The tender falls under the development consultancy services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 5th August 2020. The total value of the contract has been set at £80,000, with the contract officially starting on 28th August 2020 and concluding on 26th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in engineering, environmental management, and energy-related developments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the initiative aims to improve standards and mitigate risks associated with floating offshore wind projects. Companies with expertise in regulatory affairs, project certification processes, and technical consultancy are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Floating Offshore Wind - Application of Standards, Regulations, Project Certification and Classification - Risks and Opportunities Project Objective(s) Phase 1 * Outline the key technical standards relevant to the development, design, manufacture, assembly, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of FOW in the UK. Note, this includes FOW turbines, sub-structures, mooring and anchoring systems and all electrical infrastructure including floating sub-station; * Identify and outline differences between standards and regulations (numerous) and of different certification and classification organisations (e.g. DNV-GL, Bureau Veritas, Lloyds Register); * Outline the certification process for FOW (technology, project etc), in commercial projects in the UK (see option to include assessment of the same in all major FOW markets); * Identify and outline differences between certification of different typologies (including consideration of material type) including for designs that are not based directly on O&G substructure designs; * Outline other technical regulation (for example vessel classification and certification) required for commercial projects in the UK; Phase 1 (Optional Scope) * As above, but including consideration of other key FOW markets internationally; Phase 2 * Identify areas of risk in the application of standards, other technical regulation and (should it be required) achieving project certification for commercial scale FOW projects in the UK, Note, this should include consideration of anticipated technology innovation in key areas such as mooring and anchoring systems; * Identify mitigations for the risks outlined above and * Identify opportunities to support the development of standards, relevant technical knowledge (and where appropriate the certification / classification processes) to ensure projects are developed, constructed and operated to appropriate and proportional standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fb50bb-e411-4c06-877a-15c8938bee10 |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 25 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAMBOLL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2020 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fb50bb-e411-4c06-877a-15c8938bee10
- 15 Jul 2020 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b8a49c-7867-49eb-b372-f27bfc2fe85b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fb50bb-e411-4c06-877a-15c8938bee10
  28th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b8a49c-7867-49eb-b372-f27bfc2fe85b
  15th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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