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title: "UK Manufacturing Technology for Next Generation Wind Turbines: Composites Phase 2"
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# UK Manufacturing Technology for Next Generation Wind Turbines: Composites Phase 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bc16422-bddb-4178-826b-3a1f4e427c7b

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## Summary

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently in the Tender phase for a project titled "UK Manufacturing Technology for Next Generation Wind Turbines: Composites Phase 2". This project, located in the UK, aims to procure services under a budget of £5,000,000, focusing on innovations in composite materials for offshore wind turbines. The procurement period is set to end on 15th September 2021, with the contract commencing on 15th October 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in advanced materials, composite manufacturing, and offshore wind technology. Companies that specialise in innovative manufacturing processes and have experience in the renewable energy sector will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this project, organisations can not only contribute to the green energy transition but also enhance their market position through potential follow-on work and collaboration with BEIS.

## Notice

BEIS is considering procuring work under Phase 2 of the 'UK Manufacturing Technology for Next Generation Wind Turbines', to further explore incorporating radically new composite-based components and lightweight designs in 20MW+ offshore wind turbines. Scope of Phase 2 would build on the feasibility studies carried out by the Offshore Wind Energy Catapult (OREC) and the National Composites Centre (NCC) in Phase 1: -Develop a turbine design architecture to assess and prioritise the value of replacing components with alternatives using advanced composite materials and manufacturing techniques -Engage with the UK based supply chain to identify barriers and develop solutions in design and manufacturing to deliver in a UK context -Integrate the findings and produce a business case containing evidence on the value of undertaking work in a potential Phase 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a424c7-6e05-445b-a303-bf1a81e6f697 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a424c7-6e05-445b-a303-bf1a81e6f697

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a424c7-6e05-445b-a303-bf1a81e6f697
  10th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=592268795
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