--- title: "Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre Command and Control Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029339" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029339" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029339.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029339.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2021-02-15" --- # Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre Command and Control Centre Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029339 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029339) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029339.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has announced a planned procurement process for the construction of a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre Command and Control Centre, located in Blyth, North East England. The project falls under the industry category of construction work for research buildings and is expected to facilitate the testing and validation of subsea robotics technologies. With a total estimated build cost of approximately £1 million, the project aims for full occupancy by the first quarter of 2022. This procurement will follow the "Competitive with negotiation" method, with market engagement scheduled for 26 February 2021. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in construction, particularly those with expertise in building research facilities and advanced technological centres. Firms involved in engineering, design, and project management relevant to offshore renewable energy sectors would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative aims to enhance testing capabilities in the UK, creating new market opportunities for innovators and companies in the subsea robotics field while supporting the transition to more efficient offshore renewable energy operations. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice ("PIN") has been issued by Offshore Renewable Energy ("ORE") Catapult, in relation to the requirement to build a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre ("R&AS") Command and Control Centre. The building is expected to be over two floors, approximately 360m2 in floorspace and include office space, engineering workshops, welfare facilities. Full occupancy is expected by Q1 2022, with build costs estimated in the region of PS1m. This PIN is for market research purposes only and will only be used to engage with the market and not used to reduce the timescales of the procurement activity. Due to the complexity of the facility, it is anticipated that the procurement exercise will follow the "Competitive with negotiation" process, with one main contractor being appointed to deliver. Background: The accelerated testing, demonstration and validation in simulated testing facilities will reduce both the time and high cost associated in actual field testing, allowing faster adoption of cutting-edge subsea robotics technology, saving the offshore renewable energy sector costs in operation and maintenance performance and provide new market opportunities for businesses and innovators. In the UK (and internationally) there is a lack of facilities able to test and validate R&AS for offshore renewable energy applications. ORE Catapult already has the world's largest collection of offshore renewables test assets, these proposed enhancements in R&AS infrastructure will generate a world class capability in the North East of England. An early market engagement event is being planned for Friday 26 February 2021 at 1600 hrs. Suppliers wishing to access it can do so via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__MJb1yDhQ5mkIJhC0dZ0cw ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Prior Information Notice ("PIN") has been issued by Offshore Renewable Energy ("ORE") Catapult, in relation to the requirement to build a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre ("R&AS") Command and Control Centre. The building is expected to be over two floors, approximately 360m2 in floorspace and include office space, engineering workshops, welfare facilities. Full occupancy is expected by Q1 2022, with build costs estimated in the region of PS1m. This PIN is for market research purposes only and will only be used to engage with the market and not used to reduce the timescales of the procurement activity. Due to the complexity of the facility, it is anticipated that the procurement exercise will follow the "Competitive with negotiation" process, with one main contractor being appointed to deliver. Background: The accelerated testing, demonstration and validation in simulated testing facilities will reduce both the time and high cost associated in actual field testing, allowing faster adoption of cutting-edge subsea robotics technology, saving the offshore renewable energy sector costs in operation and maintenance performance and provide new market opportunities for businesses and innovators. In the UK (and internationally) there is a lack of facilities able to test and validate R&AS for offshore renewable energy applications. ORE Catapult already has the world's largest collection of offshore renewables test assets, these proposed enhancements in R&AS infrastructure will generate a world class capability in the North East of England. An early market engagement event is being planned for Friday 26 February 2021 at 1600 hrs. Suppliers wishing to access it can do so via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__MJb1yDhQ5mkIJhC0dZ0cw ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003026-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings - 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work ## Release History - 15 Feb 2021 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003026-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__MJb1yDhQ5mkIJhC0dZ0cw - https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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