---
title: "Small Works Framework Agreement - Prior Information Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0364ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2022-09-01"
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# Small Works Framework Agreement - Prior Information Notice

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0364ac

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is planning a Small Works Framework Agreement with multiple Lots, including construction, plumbing, electrical work, and more. The agreement is for the Blyth site in Northumberland and has a potential value of around £2.5 million over four years. Each contract under this framework is capped at £100,000, and funding may come from sources like ERDF and Innovate UK. The future notice date for this tender is set for 12th September 2022.

This tender by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult presents opportunities for businesses in works-related sectors such as construction, plumbing, and electrical services. Companies interested in securing contracts for small construction work, plumbing, heating, electrical services, and other associated tasks should consider bidding for one or more Lots under this framework. The potential funding from sources like ERDF and Innovate UK adds further appeal for businesses seeking growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is for a Small Works Framework Agreement and is issued by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (https://ore.catapult.org.uk/about/) and shall cover the requirements of ORE Catapult and its Trading Subsidiaries at ORE Catapult site in Blyth, Northumberland only. This PIN is for market research purposes only to determine the level of interest and will not be used to reduce timescales in the future procurement process The Small Works Framework Agreement will be divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Small Construction Work Lot 2 - Plumbing & Heating Lot 3 - Electrical Lot 4 - Plastering Lot 5 - Painting & Decorating Lot 6 - Joinery Lot 7 - Steelwork & Ironmongery Tenderers can apply for one Lot, a combination of Lots or all Lots. No volume or value of work is guaranteed from any Lot within this Framework Agreement. However, based on historical spend, the potential value, for the total four (4) year duration of this Framework Agreement, could be in the region of PS2,500,000. Interested parties are to note that there will be a cap of PS100K applied to any individual contracts awarded from any Lot within this Framework. Any requirement(s) above this amount will be tendered as a separate requirement. Tenderers are to be aware that funding for any contract awarded from any Lot within this Framework Agreement may be provided by ERDF, Innovate UK & other private sector sources Please note that no further information regarding this Framework Agreement is available at this time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Small Works Framework Agreement will be divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Small Construction Work Lot 2 - Plumbing & Heating Lot 3 - Electrical Lot 4 - Plastering Lot 5 - Painting & Decorating Lot 6 - Joinery Lot 7 - Steelwork & Ironmongery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024390-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2022 at 08:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024390-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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