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title: "Cable Bend Fatigue Test Rig"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b54015c6-d161-4e96-91c7-3a3fa14ac55c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Cable Bend Fatigue Test Rig

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b54015c6-d161-4e96-91c7-3a3fa14ac55c

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is conducting a public procurement process for the project titled "Cable Bend Fatigue Test Rig," aimed at the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of the rig. The procurement falls under the Electrical machinery and apparatus category, with a total estimated value of £450,000. The tender period closed on 8th February 2018, with the contract set to commence on 16th March 2018 and ending on 31st May 2019. This open tender is based in the North East region of the United Kingdom, providing an opportunity for suppliers involved in the goods sector to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in electrical machinery, laboratory equipment, or precision instruments. Firms capable of delivering complex engineering solutions or specialised testing apparatus will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will engage in comprehensive project delivery, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the renewable energy sector, which is an expanding area of focus in the UK.

## Notice

Design, supply, delivery, installation, test and commissioning of a Cable Ben Fatigue Test Rig, based upon the Functional, Technical and Control Specification attached at Section 4, Appendix A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1def4-c438-4467-9dff-58075f4a3126 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 28 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £488,000 |
| 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 | OSBIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2018 at 14:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1def4-c438-4467-9dff-58075f4a3126
- 12 Jan 2018 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1def4-c438-4467-9dff-58075f4a3126
- 22 Dec 2017 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1def4-c438-4467-9dff-58075f4a3126

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1def4-c438-4467-9dff-58075f4a3126
  16th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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