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title: "MA17 - Site Investigation & Anchoring for FOW"
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# MA17 - Site Investigation & Anchoring for FOW

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7a32f2-b9bb-42e7-af89-27f944c1d121

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has initiated a tender process for the project titled "MA17 - Site Investigation & Anchoring for FOW" in the services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. The contract period is scheduled to start on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2025. The tender deadline is set for 28th February 2024.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering technical analysis or consultancy services related to offshore wind turbines. Businesses based in the United Kingdom and specialised in site investigation and anchoring for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs) would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on supporting SMEs in this tender.

## Notice

One challenge for the deployment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs) is designing and installing anchors that are both reliable and cost-effective, whilst being capable of withstanding the dynamic loads exerted by the mooring lines. Site investigation is a critical stage in the design of these anchors. It gives vital data on seabed geology, soil properties, and environmental conditions, all of which influence the choice of anchor type, its performance, and the installation method. The site investigation for offshore anchors typically encompasses a mix of geophysical and geotechnical surveys. The specific methods and equipment used are dictated by the characteristics of the site in question.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24a5023-1378-455d-aa00-6f0309b4a357 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24a5023-1378-455d-aa00-6f0309b4a357

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d24a5023-1378-455d-aa00-6f0309b4a357
  24th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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