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title: "FLOWIC Test Rig Definition"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95afd8db-d204-4e93-aeac-b72114c603c9"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# FLOWIC Test Rig Definition

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95afd8db-d204-4e93-aeac-b72114c603c9

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## Summary

The OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT has awarded a contract for the "FLOWIC Test Rig Definition" project. The procurement involved scoping and building the National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre in Aberdeen, focusing on testing moorings and dynamic cables under extreme conditions. The contract, valued at £59,600, was awarded to 2H OFFSHORE ENGINEERING LIMITED. The procurement method used was a Single tender action, and the contract period is from 7th March 2023 to 6th July 2023.

This procurement process provides opportunities for businesses, especially in the technical analysis or consultancy services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the project's suitability criterion indicates an emphasis on SME participation. The location of the procurement is in the United Kingdom, specifically in Aberdeen. Businesses interested in providing services related to mechanical loading conditions for mooring and dynamic cable systems in the offshore wind industry should consider participating in similar future tenders by the OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT.

## Notice

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC) is currently responsible for scoping and building out the National Floating Offshore Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) facility in Aberdeen. Design studies are being tenderer for the build of these facilities, focussing on the testing of moorings and dynamic cables. OREC and the wider industry have a knowledge gap on the range of extreme and fatigue loads likely to be seen for mooring and cable infrastructure on future floating wind sites. The proposed project is to define a range of mechanical loading conditions in various geographic floating wind for both mooring and dynamic cable systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe5e49e-3b33-4848-849f-2e54620fae5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 6 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,600 |
| 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 | 2H OFFSHORE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 13:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe5e49e-3b33-4848-849f-2e54620fae5b
- 28 Mar 2023 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe5e49e-3b33-4848-849f-2e54620fae5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fe5e49e-3b33-4848-849f-2e54620fae5b
  28th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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