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title: "Anchor Blocks Removal"
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# Anchor Blocks Removal

Buyer: WAVE HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b5e1c33-020d-4a8a-a6d7-e5a4e37b8a79

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## Summary

Wave Hub Limited is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Anchor Blocks Removal" in the marine services industry. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th November 2020. The project is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, aiming to remove five anchor blocks as part of preparations for future offshore wind developments. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 13th November 2020 and will conclude on 8th January 2021. The estimated contract value is £150,000, with a minimum bid of £50,000, facilitated through an open tender procurement method.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those equipped to handle decommissioning and marine operations. Companies with expertise in project planning, Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, as well as those able to provide vessels and the necessary marine equipment, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in ensuring the site is cleared safely and in compliance with environmental regulations, which could lead to further projects in the growing renewable energy sector.

## Notice

Wave Hub Limited ("The Vendor") is seeking to remove five concrete and steel anchor blocks from the Wave Hub offshore renewable demonstration site, as part of the preparation for the future development, construction and operation of a floating offshore wind (FLOW) array at the Wave Hub Project site. The anchor blocks were installed 2014 as foundations for a wave energy device and consist of 5 clump weights, 4 square clumps at 23tonnes (dry)/ 15 tonnes (wet) and two circular clumps of combined to make a main clump of 126 tonnes (dry)/ 80 tonnes (wet). An ROV video survey of the blocks was carried out on the 17th September 2020 which indicated that the lifting points were in reasonable condition with no significant fouling by external items (e.g. fishing gear) observed. Some dyneema (NW clump) and pellet buoys (NE clump) and various lengths of chain from previous mooring/deployment operations sighted on and beside the clumps. The vendor is seeking a suitable contractor to; * Develop a methodology for the complete removal of the mooring clumps and residual mooring equipment from the Wave Hub Site by end of 2020, * Undertake all HSEQ and Project planning in line with industry standards, * Supply suitable vessels, plant, craneage, marine spread, ROV's inclusive of fuel, crew, lubes, stores, dues and other disbursements as required to execute the project plan, * Transport blocks from site, land ashore and dispose of in line with all environmental and waste management legislation, * Conduct post-removal ROV survey demonstrating that site is clear, * Provide project plans, HSEQ documentation, daily progress reports, and final report. Suitable contractors are invited to download the attached Invitation To Tender and respond in accordance with the instructions therein.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ce30ca-879d-43b7-874a-177cce99fbc0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2020 - 8 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | WAVE HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | HAYLE |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR27 4DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Gwinear-Gwithian & Hayle East |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ce30ca-879d-43b7-874a-177cce99fbc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ce30ca-879d-43b7-874a-177cce99fbc0
  23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/755088bc-d52e-42f0-9ec5-03aed3bb7668
  Invitation to Tender and Scope of Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1fb1388-a68e-4cec-aec8-5dd2107383b4
  Decommissioning Plan including Block Design
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50c3ac7d-a34a-4f31-a0e4-3c46a5b2a088
  Visual Survey Report
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2be458eb-5b00-46fc-9ed2-7c7e529d5490
  Unammended copy of proposed contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d78bda9e-0d33-4436-a7a9-f3ec0337305b
  Marine Safety System Manual

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