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title: "Robotic Cluster for Offshore Energy (\"R-CORE\")"
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# Robotic Cluster for Offshore Energy ("R-CORE")

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e524b1d7-d31d-46db-9d04-4be572a6ce20

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking to establish a Robotic Cluster for Offshore Energy (R-CORE) through a completed procurement process aimed at developing a business case for an offshore facility to test sub-sea robotic technologies. This initiative falls under the technical testing, analysis and consultancy services industry category, with financial figures indicating a project value of £70,000. The procurement period concluded on 13 August 2020, with the contract set to commence on 31 August 2020 and run until 30 November 2020. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, signifying a strategic move to advance the renewable energy sector.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are engaged in technical consulting, environmental engineering, offshore installation services, and related sectors. Companies that specialise in developing advanced robotic technologies, consultancy services in energy management, or environmental impact assessments will find this tender particularly relevant. The project aims to cultivate innovation in the renewable energy technology realm, presenting a chance for businesses to contribute to and benefit from the development of next-generation solutions in the industry.

## Notice

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ("ORE Catapult") requires a business case that appraises a proposed site for the Robotics Cluster for Offshore Renewable Energy sector ("R-CORE"). RCORE is proposing to build an offshore facility to test sub-sea robotic technologies. The objective of the project is to offer an offshore facility to test sub-sea robotic technologies such as autonomous vehicles in conditions representative of those expected at offshore wind sites. It is intended that OEMs, other large industrial companies, the developers and owner/operators will be able to access the site to improve existing and develop the next generation renewable energy technology in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f762702-1867-4e6b-b357-893ba412d117 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 14 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUATERA LTD - ORKNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 76521000 - Offshore installation services
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2020 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f762702-1867-4e6b-b357-893ba412d117
- 23 Jul 2020 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad77f3a-373c-492a-b2f4-890e35b10f0f
- 23 Jul 2020 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109cf01d-3471-44cf-942a-f2f9762dc475

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f762702-1867-4e6b-b357-893ba412d117
  16th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad77f3a-373c-492a-b2f4-890e35b10f0f
  23rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109cf01d-3471-44cf-942a-f2f9762dc475
  23rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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