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title: "China Offshore Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a0eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# China Offshore Market Engagement

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a0eb

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "China Offshore Market Engagement" involves ORE Catapult, a public undertaking located in Glasgow, UK, engaging with Chinese wind turbine manufacturers and R&D institutes. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy. The process reached the award stage with a contract beginning on 30th September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The method used was a direct award due to the supplier's pre-existing relationships and extensive expertise in the Chinese wind sector. The procurement is valued at £160,000 GBP with a gross amount of £192,000 GBP, and the contract is active as of 24th September 2025.

This tender represents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in renewable energy, research, and development services. Companies with expertise in international market engagement and those with strong networks within China and the UK would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. The emphasis on building strategic partnerships and the direct engagement approach highlights the importance of having proven industry experience and existing connections, offering immediate value without unnecessary onboarding. This opportunity could enable businesses to strengthen their presence and expertise in the expanding offshore wind energy market both in the UK and China.

## Notice

The purpose of this direct award is to engage with the top/senior management within Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and R&D institutes. Leveraging SEI's unique expertise and exclusive relationships with Chinese wind sector/OEMs, SEI will support OREC in coordinate/facilitate executive meetings, strategic visits, and establish business collaborations. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982394720

### Procurement Information

SEI's proven track record and comprehensive understanding of both OREC and Chinese markets eliminate the need for costly onboarding or delays, providing immediate value. Their leadership team has strong ties to influential alumni networks from top institutions like Tsinghua University and the University of Cambridge. These connections, paired with decades of industry experience, enable SEI to effectively leverage relationships with key decision-makers in China.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059274-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## 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 | SUSTAINABILITY ENERGY INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059274-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059209-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059193-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059274-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059209-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059193-2025
  24th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982394720
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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