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title: "Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0599a9"
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published: "2025-09-15"
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# Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0599a9

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process led by ORE Catapult, located at 121 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, involves a tender titled "Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)". This process falls under the category of research services within the energy sector, specifically focusing on offshore wind zones. The procurement method used was a direct award, facilitated by an existing grant funding agreement, with The Foundation of the Coordination of Projects, Research, and Technological Studies (COPPETEC) being the recipient. The contract, valued at £37,900, is set to start on 19 September 2025 and end on 31 March 2026, with scheduled activities in Brazil, such as workshops and engagement with key stakeholders there.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in energy research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in offshore wind technologies and methodologies. Businesses offering services in stakeholder engagement, project management, and environmental analysis will find this tender appealing. The involvement with Brazilian stakeholders and the focus on developing robust methodologies for identifying viable offshore wind zones could substantially benefit companies with a global reach and an interest in expanding their portfolios into South America, especially within emerging energy sectors.

## Notice

This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA. Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE) to down select suitable offshore wind zones and develop their seabed concession process. UFRJ/COPPE's scope will be provided through fixed price [PS37,900, including PS4,200 for T&S to facilitate and attend workshops in Rio and Brasilia], with a team of eight specialists, aims to assist the Energy Research Office (EPE) of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in the development and application of a robust methodology for identifying and prioritizing offshore wind areas suitable for seabed concession offering: Engagement with key Brazilian Stakeholders, To access Gaps associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, Guideline Report of gaps and recommendations associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, and Interministerial workshop in Brasilia and feedback Report. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980230017

### Procurement Information

Named within a grant funding agreement, no option to select another company

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056520-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,900 |
| Contracts value | £37,900 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOUNDATION OF THE COORDINATION OF PROJECTS, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES - COPPETEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056520-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056331-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056315-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056520-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056331-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056315-2025
  12th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980230017
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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