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title: "Pre-Qualification Test Transformer - High Voltage (HV) Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0502c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
published: "2025-10-10"
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# Pre-Qualification Test Transformer - High Voltage (HV) Supply

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0502c6

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by ORE Catapult relates to the project titled "Pre-Qualification Test Transformer – High Voltage (HV) Supply," focusing on the industry category of voltage transformers and high voltage installation work. The process, conducted under the procurement method of an open procedure, was aimed at reinforcing the testing capabilities for HV cable systems at ORE Catapult's facility in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. The tender involved the establishment of a facility for testing submarine export cables with length capabilities of up to 200 meters. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to TransVolt Power Solutions. The contract started on 10th October 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2026, with an overall project value of over £1.34 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialized in electrical engineering, particularly those with experience in high voltage systems and infrastructure. Companies with the capability to produce and manage complex installations can leverage this contract to enhance their industry reputation and foster growth in the renewable energy sector. Large firms, equipped to handle significant voltage transformer projects and installation work, would find this contract a promising avenue. Additionally, firms looking to expand into the Northern England region can gain substantial ground by establishing partnerships within the public sector via such tenders.

## Notice

ORE Catapult is seeking build on its capability to test HV cable systems at its testing facility in Blyth, Northumberland and as such is seeking to establish a facility for pre-qualification (PQ) testing of alternating current (AC) submarine export cables. The facility shall be able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of 200 m with potential voltage levels of interest. It is also anticipated that this HV Test Supply will be used to test short (20m) lengths of cables using 600 kV water terminations to breakdown, at voltages up to 600 kV. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980860284

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064128-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,114,992 |
| Contracts value | £1,124,492 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORE 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSVOLT POWER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31172000 - Voltage transformers
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064128-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057194-2025
- 14 Apr 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015066-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064128-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057194-2025
  17th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015066-2025
  14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980860284
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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