--- title: "Wind Turbine Bearing Test Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a02559d4-9478-48a7-a2d7-98af7163dca8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a02559d4-9478-48a7-a2d7-98af7163dca8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a02559d4-9478-48a7-a2d7-98af7163dca8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a02559d4-9478-48a7-a2d7-98af7163dca8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2019-09-18" --- # Wind Turbine Bearing Test Facility Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a02559d4-9478-48a7-a2d7-98af7163dca8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a02559d4-9478-48a7-a2d7-98af7163dca8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a02559d4-9478-48a7-a2d7-98af7163dca8.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently conducting a tender for the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a Wind Turbine Bearing Test Facility (WTBTF) at their Blyth site in Northumberland. This competitive procurement exercise is being carried out under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concludes on 24th August 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 23rd November 2018 and run until 31st August 2020. The total estimated value of the project is £6,000,000, and it falls under the works category, specifically relating to instrumentation and control equipment, hydraulic installations, and construction work. This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction, engineering, and renewable energy technologies. Given the requirement for a single supplier or consortium due to the project’s complexity, companies with proven expertise in delivering integrated solutions in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning well with ORE Catapult's objective to foster innovation and collaboration in the offshore renewable sector. ## Notice The requirement is ORE Catapult to contract with a single company or consortium to design, procure, construct and commission a wind turbine bearing test facility ("WTBTF") at its Blyth site, comprising a strong floor and associated hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control systems. The WTBTF is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ('ORE Catapult') as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ORE Catapult (https://ore.catapult.org.uk) is the UK's flagship technology innovation and research centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy. Headquartered in Glasgow, it has world-leading test and demonstration facilities in Blyth, Northumberland. The senior management team is split between Glasgow and Blyth, with extensive technical expertise and knowledge at both locations. Project Background Initially, the WTBTF shall be carrying out pitch bearing tests and in the future shall be capable of being modified to fulfil main bearing testing and or other component testing. The ORE Catapult reserve the right to issue an amendment to the Contract for any future adaptations as a variation to the Contract OR if deemed appropriate, subject any future adaptations to further competition. Due to funding arrangement this will be an aggressive build programme. ORE Catapult reserve the right to vary the Contract term following discussion with suppliers during the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the scope of the Works. ORE Catapult has determined that the requirement is not suitable for dividing into lots as it is not appropriate to have the various elements of the Works delivered by separate suppliers due to the complexity of the requirements. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. Additional information: Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire to a minimum of 3 (three) capable suppliers and maximum of 6 (six). Potential Suppliers are also required to submit the cost to complete the Preliminary Design stage, which shall be required at Stage 2, if shortlisted . Stage 2 - Issue Invitation to Participate This stage will include the preliminary design. The ORE Catapult has set aside funding for this stage to allow suppliers to submit preliminary designs, together with cost estimates as part of their Initial ITP Response. Expected outputs from Preliminary Design phase shall be as follows. Expected outputs from Preliminary Design phase shall be as follows: Project charter including participants, roles and responsibilities Methodology and programme for detailed design phase Outline programme showing key dates and project completion General arrangement drawings of WTBTF components Outline target cost plan List of assumptions Clarifications required and outstanding information needed Preliminary Risk Register Stage 3 - Draft ITP submissions Stage 4 - Negotiations Stage 5 - Final Tender submission Stage 6 - Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Please note that a site visit / bidders conference has been provisionally arranged for 9 August 2018commencing at 1100 hrs. Those Tenderers wishing to attend are to register their interest via the e-procurement portal. Due to capacity issues at the venue, we have to restrict attendance to a maximum of 2 (two) people from each interested company. More information will be provided closer to the date. Update : Not Awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54870c0b-df6f-478b-a4f6-884b38bfeb6a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Nov 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment - 43328000 - Hydraulic installations - 45000000 - Construction work - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 18 Sep 2019 at 16:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54870c0b-df6f-478b-a4f6-884b38bfeb6a - 25 Jul 2018 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54870c0b-df6f-478b-a4f6-884b38bfeb6a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54870c0b-df6f-478b-a4f6-884b38bfeb6a 18th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ore.catapult.org.uk - https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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