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title: "Desk-based study considering an offshore demonstration site for offshore renewables"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85665ad8-2c1f-4e6e-bbbb-1bed290e1093"
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# Desk-based study considering an offshore demonstration site for offshore renewables

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85665ad8-2c1f-4e6e-bbbb-1bed290e1093

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## Summary

Natural England has recently awarded a contract for a desk-based study considering an offshore demonstration site for offshore renewables. The study aims to establish a testing ground for new technologies within England's territorial waters. The procurement process was an open procedure with a contract period starting from 1st November 2022 to 10th March 2023. OPERGY LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, won the contract valued at £18,525. The study falls under the research and development services category.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy within the renewable energy sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute towards the development of offshore renewables and related sectors, fostering innovation and sustainability in the industry.

## Notice

Desk-based study to determine the potential to establish an offshore demonstration site within England's territorial waters with the specific aim of being a testing ground of new and novel technologies and approaches which could be used by the Offshore Renewables and other (Oil and Gas, Hydrocarbon, CCSU, Aggregates) sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4137ac05-8412-4204-a6c5-82066f951c27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2022 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,525 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR3 1UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4137ac05-8412-4204-a6c5-82066f951c27
- 22 Sep 2022 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40f7f1b-cc75-4703-b8c9-5b8729fbff36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4137ac05-8412-4204-a6c5-82066f951c27
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40f7f1b-cc75-4703-b8c9-5b8729fbff36
  22nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/260daa37-aff7-4bf4-912d-7bfa75ddde60
  Request for Quotation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48f62453-359e-4f69-9479-c91e3be9fc59
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95e5bb34-f3ac-4940-b936-afcf44a7ca40
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/67e03636-939e-4b99-8ac3-06a904a7706b

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