---
title: "Ocean Energy Accelerator - Phase 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa17"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Ocean Energy Accelerator - Phase 3

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa17

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Ocean Energy Accelerator - Phase 3" project was completed by ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, UK. This contract involved awarding Crawford Dougall International Limited the responsibility for providing professional services essential for the progression of Phase 3 (a) of the project. The contract, a direct award due to Crawford Dougall International's specific sector knowledge, was explicitly structured to circumvent delays associated with seeking alternate suppliers. The procurement stage is completed with the contract having started on 2nd February 2026 and concluded on 31st May 2026. The procurement addressed the services category, particularly insurance brokerage services, and was executed under the legislative framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised SMEs engaged in providing professional services, particularly those with expertise in insurance brokerage within the renewable energy sector. While the latest process did not involve competitive tendering due to the unique technical qualifications required by the project, similar future contracts could offer openings for businesses prepared to develop capabilities tailored to energy accelerator ventures. It is an ideal opportunity for firms with resources geared towards delivering niche industry-specific services, collaborating with major industry players like ORE Catapult. Expanding business in alignment with such innovative projects can accelerate growth by establishing industry credibility and expanding service offerings in emerging sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this direct award is to appoint Crawford Dougall International Limited to provide Professional Services for Phase 3 (a) of the Ocean Energy Accelerator project for the period up to 31st May 2026. Please note, this Notice is issued retrospectively. The actual contract dates are: Start Date: 02/02/2026 End Date: 31/05/2026

### Procurement Information

Crawford Dougall International Limited are the only contractor/ partner with the knowledge and understanding of the sector and this speafic Ocean Energy Accelerator module. They would be the only supplier able to deliver this work without the time delay and resources to seek out an alternative, less qualified supplier. Please note, this Notice is issued retrospectively. The actual contract dates are: Start Date: 02/02/2026 End Date: 31/05/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051654-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| Contracts value | £37,000 |

## 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 | CRAWFORD DOUGALL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66518100 - Insurance brokerage services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051654-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051302-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051299-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051654-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051302-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051299-2026
  1st June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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