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title: "Welsh Offshore Wind - Grid Connection"
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# Welsh Offshore Wind - Grid Connection

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ff645bd-fba5-4461-b3b0-b6770f0b0d63

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Welsh Offshore Wind - Grid Connection" is initiated by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, located in Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the research and development services sector, specifically focusing on identifying grid constraints and potential solutions for future offshore renewable energy projects in Wales. The tender was published on 18th September 2020, with a submission deadline occurring on 6th October 2020. The contract was awarded on 27th October 2020 for a total value of approximately £29,970.38, with a contract period set from 31st October 2020 to 30th December 2020. This open procurement process allows for wider participation from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consulting and engineering sectors that specialise in energy and infrastructure projects. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing a chance for innovative approaches to grid solutions and energy security. Businesses equipped with expertise in cost-benefit analysis and renewable energy technologies will be well-suited to compete in this environment, potentially leading to fruitful collaborations and growth within the expanding offshore wind industry in the UK.

## Notice

The study shall identify: * where the grid will become constrained in future offshore renewable energy development scenarios in Wales, whilst also taking into account other power stations that could come online or be decommissioned, e.g. the proposed Wylfa Newydd power station. All future scenarios will be outlined by ORE Catapult. * potential grid solutions to the constraints identified. Novel approaches, such as interconnectors, power to gas and other vectors should also be considered. * where the greatest benefits are found from carrying out grid reinforcements in areas where constraints are found, by means of a cost-benefit analysis. * Quantify the benefits that accrue, in terms of energy security and economic value, from increasing the diversity of Wales' and the UK's range of offshore wind locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7e9104-cddd-44ba-b01c-e69ac5c1e00f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2020 - 30 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,970 |
| 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 | PEMBROKE DOCK |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA72 6UN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Pembrokeshire |
| Electoral ward | Pembroke Dock: Bush |
| Westminster constituency | Mid and South Pembrokeshire |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2020 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7e9104-cddd-44ba-b01c-e69ac5c1e00f
- 18 Sep 2020 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57df31df-8b02-4a04-9dc9-8c42378455a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7e9104-cddd-44ba-b01c-e69ac5c1e00f
  30th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57df31df-8b02-4a04-9dc9-8c42378455a0
  18th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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