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title: "Floating Offshore Wind - Mooring and Anchoring Systems - Technology Development"
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# Floating Offshore Wind - Mooring and Anchoring Systems - Technology Development

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fb9d80c-60af-4f05-86bf-fa4db8130ecf

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Floating Offshore Wind - Mooring and Anchoring Systems - Technology Development," classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 4th October 2021. The total budget for this project is £72,500, and the contract period is set to commence on 19th October 2021, lasting until 30th March 2022. This opportunity is based in the United Kingdom and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, consultancy, and research and development, particularly those with experience in offshore renewable energy technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can contribute fresh perspectives and innovative solutions within the evolving offshore wind sector. Engaging in this project could enable these businesses to expand their networks and enhance their market presence in a rapidly growing industry.

## Notice

The key objectives of phase 1 are: * Complete an assessment of mooring and anchoring system risks, failure modes and reliability, in the context of their application to floating offshore wind (to be delivered by ORE Catapult and findings shared with the Consultant); * Develop a technology qualification framework specific to floating offshore wind mooring and anchoring systems which can be used to assess the current status of technologies, and to develop a technology qualification plan for these technologies; * Complete an assessment of the infrastructure and facilities which exist / are required to support this qualification. To access the tender documentation please go to ProContract Project DN567491 and/or register as a supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44601a93-e6df-475d-a4f2-38ba79c480f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2021 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,500 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2021 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44601a93-e6df-475d-a4f2-38ba79c480f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44601a93-e6df-475d-a4f2-38ba79c480f7
  7th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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