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title: "Technology Development Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0348ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# Technology Development Centre

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0348ed

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking to create a Technology Development Centre through the refurbishment of a storage building in Blyth, Northumberland. The project involves the refurbishment of run-down buildings to create office space that embodies the innovative nature of renewable energy. The procurement process is at the award stage with a value of £2,280,287.86 GBP, awarded to Halls Construction Services Ltd.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and refurbishment industry, especially those experienced in works related to renewable energy. Suppliers can engage with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to provide services for the refurbishment project, including building renovation, lab development, and office space creation. The contract offers a chance for businesses to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies and innovation.

## Notice

ORE Catapult is extending its operations at its Blyth site to create a Technology Development Centre ("TDC") by refurbishing a storage shed, currently known as Shed D. The aspiration for the refurbished building and the new office space is for it to both reflect and inspire the innovative and renewable energy creative nature of the business. ORE Catapult require the fabric of the building to be refurbished and to create a two (2) storey office space within the building.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ORE Catapult is extending its operations at its Blyth site to create a Technology Development Centre ("TDC") by refurbishing a storage shed, currently known as Shed D. The aspiration for the refurbished building and the new office space is for it to both reflect and inspire the innovative and renewable energy creative nature of the business. ORE Catapult require the fabric of the building to be refurbished and to create a two (2) storey office space within the building.

Lot 2

1. Supply and install a ring main switch within the BT2 11kV switch room 2. Supply and installation of underground cabling 3. Construction of an external transformer compound 4. Construct a HV switch room within the building to accommodate all of the electrical switch gear 5. Supply and install within the above compound 2 (two) 1MVA 11kV to 415V transformers and 1 (one) 0.5MVA transformer and cabling to the HV switch gear. 6. Provide earthing. 7. Provide lightning protection 8. Provide a LV distribution panel and supply cable, auxiliary supply cable, VSD supply cable and motor supply cable 9. Provide a LV distribution panel and cabling for the wind tunnel 10 A building services distribution board and cable as well as cabling for the building services,

Options: Optional requirement subject to budget availability Supply and installation of electrical infrastructure to support the mini eGrid Project which includes: a. One 2MVA 11kV transformer and cabling to the HV switch gear . b. LV distribution panel, cable to the 2MVA transformer and auxiliary supply cable via ducting Approx value - PS110,000

Lot 3

ORE Catapult has a requirement to construct permanent weather proofing to a 6MW bearing test rig at its site in Blyth, Northumberland, which would require a footprint of approximately 8m by 8m to a height in the region of 10m; . Design and installation of a weather proofing solution to protect the central 'hub' region of the test rig to replace the short-term temporary solution that is currently in place. ORE Catapult is seeking prices for both single & double skin buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004638-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,280,287 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | BLYTH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE24 1LZ |
| 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31170000 - Transformers
- 45223000 - Structures construction work
- 45262400 - Structural steel erection work
- 45262410 - Structural steel erection work for buildings
- 45262420 - Structural steel erection work for structures
- 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2024 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004638-2024
- 20 Nov 2022 at 14:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032890-2022
- 8 Nov 2022 at 07:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031493-2022
- 31 Aug 2022 at 14:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024330-2022
- 24 Aug 2022 at 12:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023618-2022
- 21 Jun 2022 at 15:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016968-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ore-catapult-tdc-supplier-event-tickets-406941602287
- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

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