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title: "Innovation Support"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Innovation Support

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6ec0339-ec96-4b0e-b5cc-bdd3d9dc9a48

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently conducting a tender titled "Innovation Support" for the installation of a Grid Emulation System (GES) as part of the 'eGrid' project in Blyth, North East England. This initiative, backed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aims to bolster industry activity in the region by providing a variety of innovation advisory services targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and academic organisations. The tender period concludes on 24th June 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2019 and running until 29th February 2020. The estimated contract value is £75,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the primary procurement category is services, specifically miscellaneous engineering and technical training services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering support, energy-related services, and technical training. SMEs that can offer consultancy, knowledge transfer, and engineering training are well-positioned to engage with the project, as ORE Catapult seeks to maximise the benefits to local enterprises. The engagement activities included will foster potential collaborations and skill enhancement, making this an appealing tender for companies looking to expand their presence in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

ORE Catapult is delivering a Grid Emulation System ("GES") project referred to as 'eGrid'. This involves the installation of a GES at Blyth that will support industry activity in the North-East of England region. The project is funded with European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) support. The eGrid project also comprises of engagement activities and events for the small and medium size enterprise ("SME") and academic/research organisations. A range of innovation advisory services including technology support, knowledge transfer and training will be offered to the SMEs. ORE Catapult can provide some of these consultancy and knowledge transfer services itself but will require support from external engineering training/consulting organisation to provide a full range of other services to maximise the benefits to SMEs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa57454b-d090-4ece-bcfb-780dc0b05394 |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2019 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa57454b-d090-4ece-bcfb-780dc0b05394
- 13 Jun 2019 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eff52b8-2645-41a5-8c89-709fb37f837a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa57454b-d090-4ece-bcfb-780dc0b05394
  14th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eff52b8-2645-41a5-8c89-709fb37f837a
  13th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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