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title: "Provision of an Electricity Connection"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2017-07-27"
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# Provision of an Electricity Connection

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b42def29-4522-4d98-a67a-3fde0a950806

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of an Electricity Connection," was initiated by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, based in Blyth, Northumberland. This project falls under the electricity industry category and involves an upgrade of the incoming 11kV Grid supply at the ORE Catapult site to a maximum capacity of 15.4MVA. The procurement method used was limited, negotiated without a call for competition, with the tender period ending on 7th April 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £193,059.71, and the contract period spans from 4th May 2017 to 3rd May 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical infrastructure and energy distribution, particularly those with the expertise to manage high-capacity installations. Companies specialising in electrical services and those with experience in government contracts would be well-suited to pursue similar projects, enhancing their portfolio in the growing renewable energy sector.

## Notice

Distribution Network Operator for the Blyth area to upgrade the incoming 11kV Grid supply at ORE Catapult site in Blyth, Northumberland from 4MVA Firm + 4MVA Non-Firm to a maximum capacity of 4MVA Firm + 11.4MVA Non-Firm, giving a maximum capacity of 15.4MVA. Value of awarded Contract = PS193,059.71

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8024d1ee-1724-48d8-a043-d0deff82ffcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2017 - 3 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £193,059 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,059 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8024d1ee-1724-48d8-a043-d0deff82ffcd
- 27 Jul 2017 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8024d1ee-1724-48d8-a043-d0deff82ffcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8024d1ee-1724-48d8-a043-d0deff82ffcd
  27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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