--- title: "National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH) Operation & Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2025-02-21" --- # National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH) Operation & Maintenance Services Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5d8.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult) has launched a competitive procurement exercise to provide Operation & Maintenance Services for the National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH). The tender, titled "National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH) Operation & Maintenance Services", falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" (CPV code 50000000). This procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Interested parties need to submit their tenders by 24th March 2025, with an estimated contract value of £15 million. The successful bidder will begin the contract on 1st September 2025 in the UKC2 region (North East), and the initial contract period will be three years, potentially extendable up to ten years based on performance and available funding. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in offshore platform maintenance and repair services to expand their portfolio through a high-value and long-term contract. Companies proficient in identifying and resolving technical issues proactively, thereby reducing maintenance costs and maximising NOAH's availability, will be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, involving various negotiation stages, allows for a thorough assessment and refinement of proposals. Additionally, being part of this prestigious project can enhance business credibility and unlock further growth prospects within the renewable energy sector. ## Notice This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ('ORE Catapult') as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). ORE Catapult are seeking a Contractor who can be proactive and recognise potential serial problems, investigate the issue(s), propose viable solutions and communicate with the ORE Catapult Authorised Representative timeously throughout the whole process. You must be excellent at troubleshooting and have the ability/capability to identify problems that will help keep maintenance costs down and availability of the NOAH up. Estimated value for 3+2+5 to include NOAH and other assets PS15m. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 Issue Invitation to Participate Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial ITP submission which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 2 Draft ITP Submission Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 3 Negotiations ORE Catapult reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult will inform remaining Tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 4 Final Tender submission (BAFO) ORE Catapult verify final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in the Invitation to Participate. Stage 5 Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Successful Tenderer(s) notified in writing. Unsuccessful Tenderer(s) notified in writing and feedback provided. ORE Catapult delivery team to support Contractor through Pre-Mobilisation Planning ### Lot Information Lot 1 This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ('ORE Catapult') as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). ORE Catapult are seeking a Contractor who can be proactive and recognise potential serial problems, investigate the issue(s), propose viable solutions and communicate with the ORE Catapult Authorised Representative timeously throughout the whole process. You must be excellent at troubleshooting and have the ability/capability to identify problems that will help keep maintenance costs down and availability of the NOAH up. Estimated value for 3+2+5 to include NOAH and other assets PS15m. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 Issue Invitation to Participate Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial ITP submission which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 2 Draft ITP Submission Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 3 Negotiations ORE Catapult reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult will inform remaining Tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 4 Final Tender submission (BAFO) ORE Catapult verify final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in the Invitation to Participate. Stage 5 Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Successful Tenderer(s) notified in writing. Unsuccessful Tenderer(s) notified in writing and feedback provided. ORE Catapult delivery team to support Contractor through Pre-Mobilisation Planning Renewal: The initial terms shall be for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. ORE Catapult reserve the option to extend year on year thereafter, for up to a further period of five (5) years, subject to funding being made available to ORE Catapult as well as the satisfactory performance of the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006526-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The initial terms shall be for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. ORE Catapult reserve the option to extend year on year thereafter, for up to a further period of five (5) years, subject to funding being made available to ORE Catapult as well as the satisfactory performance of the Contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34514800 - Offshore platforms - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006526-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - 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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