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title: "OSW Development Engagement in Chile."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d61c"
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# OSW Development Engagement in Chile.

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d61c

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, headquartered in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "OSW Development Engagement in Chile." This process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, and will involve activities in Chile. The contracting stage is designated as "award," with significant dates including the contract beginning on 31st October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement was directly awarded due to specific conditions within a grant funding agreement, precluding alternative selections. This engagement involves collaboration with the University of Chile and aims to enhance offshore wind development and policy recommendations in the Chilean energy sector.

This procurement offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research and development in the engineering and energy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing innovative solutions in energy policy and offshore wind market development will find an avenue for expertise exchange and international collaboration. Given the project's focus on engaging with UK and Chilean experts, businesses adept in techno-economic assessments and strategic policy development are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative, potentially leading to extended influence and work in the South American market.

## Notice

This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA. *A series of engagements to share experience from the UK and provide views and recommendations to enable OSW development in Chile. *Working with the University of Chile (Prof. Rodrigo Moreno) to host a series of virtual engagements with UK and Chile experts to understand the nuances of the UK and Chilean electricity markets. *Co-ordinating and hosting an engagement Chile with UK and Chilean experts to develop recommendations on policy centred around energy enable the development of OSW in Chile. *This intervention will work with the University of Chile to carry out a high-level assessment of the techno-economic implications of HVDC bootstraps in Chile based on learning from the UK To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=990398982

### 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/069324-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTO SISTEMAS COMPLEJOS DE INGENIERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069324-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069324-2025
  29th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=990398982
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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