--- title: "Round 5 Auction Platform & Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS" published: "2024-10-04" --- # Round 5 Auction Platform & Services Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-88643e13-552e-46d3-84a8-915f85321dce.json) ## Summary The Crown Estate Commissioners are currently in the tender stage, seeking an auction platform provider for the "Round 5 Auction Platform & Services" contract. The procurement, classified under "Auction software package" and "Electronic auction services," aims to support the development of a floating wind market in the Celtic Sea, off the coasts of south-west England and south Wales. The procurement window closes on 4 November 2024, with the contract period running from 11 December 2024 to 11 July 2025. This open procedure, valued at £300,000, is intended to employ a price-based ascending clock auction method for successful bidders. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in auction software and electronic auction services. The procurement method encourages competition, making it suitable for businesses with innovative auction solutions and expertise in handling large-scale digital platforms. Participating in this tender allows businesses to contribute to the UK's net zero targets while supporting the growth of clean energy sectors and gaining a strategic foothold in the emerging floating wind market. ## Notice The Crown Estate (TCE) manages the seabed off the coasts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the benefit of the nation. In December 2023 TCE launched the Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Leasing Round 5 (Round 5), full details of which can be reviewed within the Round 5 information memorandum found at the following location on TCE's website: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/nv65su7t80y5/5zR4gHuqxjMG9NOK1LI2Av/643bfa91696be32408e5e2646c16bbba/Information_Memorandum.pdf. Round 5 is seeking to establish a new floating wind sector in the Celtic Sea off the coasts of south Wales and south-west England with the objectives to: -Support the development of a new floating wind market in the UK; -Unlock clean energy in new offshore areas, in support of the UK's net zero targets; -Support the creation of social, economic and environmental value; -Balance the needs of the environment, other users of the sea and local communities; and -Incentivise investment in crucial enabling infrastructure. In a move away from previous leasing processes for offshore wind rights run by TCE, ITT2 of Round 5 will utilise a price-based ascending clock auction to identify successful Bidders in respect of each PDA. To enable and efficiently deliver the ascending clock auction at ITT2 of Round 5, TCE is procuring an auction platform provider through this Invitation to Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3c4f59-6e7c-4e0c-8016-f282172b84b9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 11 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48470000 - Auction software package - 79342410 - Electronic auction services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3c4f59-6e7c-4e0c-8016-f282172b84b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3c4f59-6e7c-4e0c-8016-f282172b84b9 4th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/723e342b-5e09-4690-8edf-12d70fef8933 Project Overview and Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df8adc75-7d76-44db-afee-661873d7ed72 Evaluation Criteria and Methodology - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/63901 Please follow this Link to the Request on SourceDogg in order to apply ## Notice URLs - http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk - https://downloads.ctfassets.net/nv65su7t80y5/5zR4gHuqxjMG9NOK1LI2Av/643bfa91696be32408e5e2646c16bbba/Information_Memorandum.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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