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title: "Offshore Wind Tech Investment Fund Manager"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8c29183-bfec-43c9-b3ec-2cbef4d149ae"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Offshore Wind Tech Investment Fund Manager

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c29183-bfec-43c9-b3ec-2cbef4d149ae

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is conducting a competitive procurement process for the position of Offshore Wind Tech Investment Fund Manager, with a focus on banking and investment services. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, set to close on 9 December 2019. The contract is expected to run from 17 February 2020 to 16 January 2034, with delivery options available across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for UK-based fund managers, particularly those accredited by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Companies offering investment banking services and related expertise will find this tender particularly relevant. The selected manager will play a crucial role in designing and managing the Offshore Wind Tech Investment Fund, involving close collaboration with the ORE Catapult and the British Business Bank. This engagement will not only enhance the winning bidder's market presence but also contribute to the advancement of the offshore wind sector in the UK.

## Notice

The ORE Catapult is seeking a Offshore Wind Tech Investment Fund ("OWTIF") Manager to design, deliver, administer and financially manage the OWTIF. The OWTIF Manager must be a UK based Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") approved fund manager. The OWTIF Manager shall collaborate with the ORE Catapult to submit an application to the BBB ECF fund. The OWTIF Manager shall serve as the primary contact between the ORE Catapult, British Business Bank ("BBB"), portfolio companies and prospects. This Invitation to Participate ("ITP") has been issued by ORE Catapult as part of a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the "Competitive procedure with Negotiation" for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). The "Competitive procedures with Negotiation" may take place in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated by applying the award criteria specified in the evaluation criteria as published in the ITP document. The minimum requirements and the award criteria shall not be subject to negotiation. The ORE Catapult reserve the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without negotiation Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1952860-39cd-48a2-a16f-c022297abb96 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2019 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1952860-39cd-48a2-a16f-c022297abb96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1952860-39cd-48a2-a16f-c022297abb96
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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