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title: "PS21026 - Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme - Technical Infrastructure Assurance"
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# PS21026 - Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme - Technical Infrastructure Assurance

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9726513d-6f57-401d-9b91-a9340d60289c

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the tender titled "PS21026 - Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme - Technical Infrastructure Assurance." This contract falls within the structural engineering consultancy services category and is aimed at supporting the development of large-scale port infrastructure for offshore wind in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 21st May 2021, while the contract, awarded to Ove Arup Partners International Ltd, is set to commence on 24th June 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, calling off from the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Two.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in engineering, consulting, and infrastructure development within the offshore wind sector. Companies that specialise in technical assurance, project planning, and procurement strategy services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. With significant government backing of up to £160 million for port-side manufacturing hubs, businesses positioned within the supply chain of offshore wind manufacturing can expect a flourishing market as the UK strives to enhance its capabilities in renewable energy production.

## Notice

***THIS TENDER IS CLOSED*** Award of contract via the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Two (MCF2) RM6008 Lot 7 via further competition. The Final date and time for the submission of bids was 21st May 2021 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the Buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal Brief Description of Requirement: The Prime Minister announced on 6 October 2020, that the Government will provide support for new, large scale port infrastructure for offshore wind. This support for new, large scale port infrastructure will take the form of up to PS160 million available on a competitive basis. By supporting new port side manufacturing hubs and facilities, this means the UK can accommodate the factories making the next generation of offshore wind equipment. As offshore wind turbines have become increasingly large, many of their components cannot feasibly be transported on roads, so are typically manufactured at coastal factories. Larger coastal sites can help multiple manufacturing facilities to cluster together, as well as allowing the storage and handling of large-scale components ahead of their transport to offshore construction sites, minimising logistical costs. The initial focus of government support is to the development of larger coastal sites that are capable of accommodating multiple large manufacturing facilities and are able to generate manufacturing clusters where several smaller producers can co-locate. The due diligence will involve reviewing technical specifications and supporting information including planning and consenting for projects, broadly against the below bulleted areas. * the projects have the necessary skill and expertise in place to deliver; * the projects delivery plans are strong and comprehensive and have adequate processes of assurance in place; * information provided by the applicants indicate a realistic possibility that the site will be capable of commencing manufacturing activities by the end of 2023; * the key risks to the projects have been correctly identified (and to what extent are appropriate mitigating actions in place to manage these risks); * the projects have a suitable and actionable procurement strategy in place to deliver the project; * the procurement strategies demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices within the applicant's development and supply chain; * The projects have sufficient plans in place to manage planning and consenting processes; * The project costs are consistent with industry benchmarks; * The projects have the technical capabilities to support Offshore Wind manufacturing and installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd8eec-3a48-4c0a-b489-903746ac8a80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,675 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd8eec-3a48-4c0a-b489-903746ac8a80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd8eec-3a48-4c0a-b489-903746ac8a80
  29th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27ef4980-6774-48bc-8f7d-6ef7eabbfc22
  Signed contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff6f77bd-629b-4eee-b2b8-15497c93da30

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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