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title: "Dynamic Cable Compression Test Rig Design"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2023-03-16"
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# Dynamic Cable Compression Test Rig Design

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d17f198-45b5-4d49-ba67-295d80046c6c

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## Summary

The buying organization, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, has awarded a contract for the "Dynamic Cable Compression Test Rig Design" project in the engineering services industry. The contract is valued at £130,400 GBP and covers the period from March 13, 2023, to June 30, 2023. The project's procurement stage is in the award phase, with an award date of March 8, 2023. The project is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity, initiated by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering services sector. Businesses specialising in providing dynamic cable compression test rigs and related engineering solutions for floating offshore wind applications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to enhance cable testing capabilities and offers a lucrative business growth opportunity for suppliers with expertise in this field.

## Notice

ORE Catapult intends to expand its cable testing capabilities by asking a contractor to provide a detailed design for a dynamic cable compression test rig that is capable of simulating in-service dynamic loads for floating offshore wind (FOW) applications. Fundamentally, the rig design is expected to comprise of: * A steel frame. * End terminations. * Bending Actuators. * Horizontal tension/compression Actuator. * The cable specimen (during testing). * Ancillary mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c1da08-9a3e-4c9f-bea9-97b39dc16bb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,400 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 4C ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c1da08-9a3e-4c9f-bea9-97b39dc16bb9
- 18 Jan 2023 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4339b6a8-85a0-4de8-b704-7b156d82c6fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c1da08-9a3e-4c9f-bea9-97b39dc16bb9
  16th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4339b6a8-85a0-4de8-b704-7b156d82c6fe
  18th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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