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title: "Floating Pontoon & Gangway"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0d23236-31d8-4d6e-bc4e-b6ed71d82364"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2021-06-16"
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# Floating Pontoon & Gangway

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0d23236-31d8-4d6e-bc4e-b6ed71d82364

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a floating pontoon and gangway, essential for accessing the river for ROV and autonomous system testing. The procurement falls under the construction work industry category and is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the publication date on 10 June 2021, with the tender period closing on 6 July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12 July 2021 and last until 11 July 2022, with a total project value estimated at £100,000. The tender follows an open procurement method, allowing for wide participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and marine engineering, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide floating structures or related services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires expertise in the deployment and maintenance of autonomous systems and the functionality of the required structures. Interested businesses should consider the logistical requirements for deploying items into the river, as noted in the tender description.

## Notice

ORE Catapult have a requirement for supply and installation of a gangway and floating pontoon for access to the river for ROV and other autonomous system testing. The pontoon and gangway shall enable access for the deployment, retrieval and maintenance of small autonomous systems, tie up of ROV and other light craft and fendering for small boats to come alongside. The autonomous systems will be lifted into the river using the ORE Catapult on-site telehandler , therefore adequate clearance for deploying these items into the river shall require consideration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3b7085-e384-4349-8599-0b72ee89c103 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34515000 - Floating structures
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3b7085-e384-4349-8599-0b72ee89c103
- 10 Jun 2021 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168841b7-cb59-4144-ac23-9b506e636126

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3b7085-e384-4349-8599-0b72ee89c103
  16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168841b7-cb59-4144-ac23-9b506e636126
  10th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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