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title: "Grid Emulation Civils"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e670f7c8-3f84-4a08-9ddb-4d2c49afe6ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2018-05-22"
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# Grid Emulation Civils

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e670f7c8-3f84-4a08-9ddb-4d2c49afe6ab

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has initiated a public procurement process titled "Grid Emulation Civils," aimed at developing technologies to support the wind and marine sectors through the construction of civil works for a 15MW Drive Train Facility in Blyth, England. The tender method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4 May 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8 June 2018 and will last until 7 September 2018. The main procurement category is classified under works, specifically site preparation and civil engineering activities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised site preparation services. Companies involved in renewable energy infrastructure development are particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, as the project directly aligns with advancing technologies in the wind and marine domains, contributing to the broader objectives of sustainable energy enhancement.

## Notice

The project is to develop technologies to support the wind and marine sectors and will involve the construction of civil work in 15MW Drive Train Facility in Blyth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace62cc1-2788-4048-9400-836af1c40235 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2018 - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,879 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 22 May 2018 at 13:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace62cc1-2788-4048-9400-836af1c40235
- 23 Apr 2018 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace62cc1-2788-4048-9400-836af1c40235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ace62cc1-2788-4048-9400-836af1c40235
  23rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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