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title: "ORE/22/095 - Floating Offshore Wind - Cable Topology Comparison: Risk and Reliability Assessment"
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# ORE/22/095 - Floating Offshore Wind - Cable Topology Comparison: Risk and Reliability Assessment

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f694136c-1944-49e3-bc6c-e79c8c177665

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## Summary

The buying organization for this public procurement process is the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The title of the procurement process is "ORE/22/095 - Floating Offshore Wind - Cable Topology Comparison: Risk and Reliability Assessment". It falls under the industry category of Technical analysis or consultancy services. The location mentioned is the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 20th February 2023 and contract period scheduled from 27th March 2023 to 5th June 2023.

This tender offers a new opportunity for businesses interested in providing high-level study services related to different cable topology and connection methods for offshore floating wind projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The procurement method is open, providing an equal chance for interested parties to participate in this public tender and potentially expand their business in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

This project is a technology agnostic high-level study of the costs, risks and opportunities for different cable topology and cable connection methods (including subsea wet mate connectors) for offshore floating wind, in comparison to a more conventional topology in a daisy chain configuration between turbines. This study is important as it aims to answer the following questions: * What topologies will potentially be used for future FOW sites (e.g. daisy chain, fishbone, or star)? * What type of connectors will be required and their current technology readiness level (TRL) in the subsea sector (i.e. what is going to be available in 2025 to 2030)? * What are the expected failure modes and reliability level of cable array topologies using subsea connectors versus conventional daisy chain arrangements? How does this influence the overall array-level system reliability and redundancy? * What are the installation characteristics of the comparative array topologies for installation and disconnection (i.e. required vessels and equipment, time scales, any additional risks and uncertainties)? * What are the comparative purchase, installation and O&M costs for different connector and topology combinations? Additional information: New Opportunity, ITT documents available 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/ee232884-bb30-4409-8aaf-bc97049fb6aa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee232884-bb30-4409-8aaf-bc97049fb6aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee232884-bb30-4409-8aaf-bc97049fb6aa
  24th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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