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title: "Transformer and Associated Switchgear"
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# Transformer and Associated Switchgear

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84aa8a48-eb79-4caf-a7b8-5574a309c922

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has initiated a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of a fully calibrated 66kV to 11kV transformer and associated switchgear, with an estimated value of £700,000. This tender, titled "Transformer and Associated Switchgear," is classified under the goods category, specifically for transformers. The tender period concluded on 2 October 2017, while the contract duration is set from 20 December 2017 to 31 March 2018. The project is funded in part by the ERDF and Innovate UK, and the delivery location is in Blyth, England.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for companies specialising in electrical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of providing transformer systems and switchgear solutions. Businesses that can meet the technical specifications and deliver within the designated timeframe may find a valuable opportunity to engage with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and enhance their market presence in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

ORE Catapult is seeking a Contractor to supply and deliver a fully calibrated 66kV to 11kV transformer and associated switchgear, rated to accommodate the 18 MVA Grid Emulation System being developed by ORE Catapult. Delivery of the equipment is expected by 31 March 2018. Tenderers are to be aware that funding for this project is being provided by ERDF, Innovate UK & other Private Sector sources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5afc2faf-fac9-412a-888f-ea01a5992392 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 20 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | BLYTH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE24 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Croft |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELETTROMECCANICA TIRONI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31170000 - Transformers

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 16:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5afc2faf-fac9-412a-888f-ea01a5992392
- 4 Sep 2017 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5afc2faf-fac9-412a-888f-ea01a5992392

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5afc2faf-fac9-412a-888f-ea01a5992392
  4th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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