--- title: "Joule Phase 2b Tower Demonstrator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03faa2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03faa2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03faa2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03faa2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2023-09-07" --- # Joule Phase 2b Tower Demonstrator Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03faa2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03faa2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03faa2.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, is facilitating the procurement process for the 'Joule Phase 2b Tower Demonstrator' contract in the goods category under the Electrical machinery industry. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a total contract value of 450,000 GBP. The project aims to showcase innovations in wind turbine technology to reduce energy costs. The market engagement phase is ongoing, with a future notice date set for 18th September 2023. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in electrical machinery and renewable energy to participate in developing innovative technologies for wind turbine towers. Companies with expertise in composite materials and renewable energy solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buying organization, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, is overseeing the procurement on behalf of ODSL in collaboration with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, offering a unique opportunity for businesses to contribute to sustainable energy solutions. ## Notice ORE Catapult Development Services Limited is a subsidiary of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and for the purpose of this requirement, ORE Catapult are facilitating the procurement process on behalf of ODSL. Any subsequent contract award from this process will be issued by ODSL. The Joule team, ORE Catapult Development Services Limited (delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) and National Composite Centre, are working on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The team has the requirement to demonstrate innovations in wind turbine technology to decrease the cost of energy. The focus of Joule Phase 2b is a series of innovations to enable composite turbine towers. The Joule team intends to procure three (3) prototypes of the composite tower, which will be tested to demonstrate the innovative technologies. ODSL is conducting market research to identify what service options are available. Your feedback will be utilised to develop the commercial strategy and scope of works for the requirement. This PIN Notice and questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement purposes only. This market research is not a call for competition. Please note that participating in market research it is not a guarantee or commitment by ODSL of any potential business. Any external services that are procured shall be actioned by a procurement process that complies with ODSLs procedures. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ORE Catapult Development Services Limited is a subsidiary of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and for the purpose of this requirement, ORE Catapult are facilitating the procurement process on behalf of ODSL. Any subsequent contract award from this process will be issued by ODSL. The Joule team, ORE Catapult Development Services Limited (delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) and National Composite Centre, are working on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The team has the requirement to demonstrate innovations in wind turbine technology to decrease the cost of energy. The focus of Joule Phase 2b is a series of innovations to enable composite turbine towers. The Joule team intends to procure three (3) prototypes of the composite tower, which will be tested to demonstrate the innovative technologies. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026411-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 7 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ## Release History - 7 Sep 2023 at 08:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026411-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=df39048a-2647-ee11-8124-005056b64545 - 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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