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title: "COM 09 Floating Turbine Towing Challenges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf4"
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# COM 09 Floating Turbine Towing Challenges

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf4

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## Summary

The procurement process described is initiated by ORE Catapult, located at 121 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "COM 09 Floating Turbine Towing Challenges", falls under the category of environmental engineering consultancy services. It is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method described as "Below threshold - open competition". Prospective bidders should note the tender period closing date on 10th September 2026, at 14:00 BST, while enquiries are accepted until 4th September 2026. The contracting work is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2026, with completion by 12th March 2027.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering and technical consultancy services to secure work involving detailed towing and hook-up studies as well as consultancy support for project management with a budget of up to £72,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The evaluation criteria focus primarily on technical and commercial proposals, complemented by interview assessments. This project can provide significant growth potential for companies capable of delivering specialised consultancy and testing services tailored to the needs of floating offshore turbines.

## Notice

The contractor is expected to fulfil two main scopes of service: 1.Creation of a detailed towing and hook-up study based on a reference case provided by ORE Catapult in consultation with our FOW CoE partners. 2.Provision of consultancy services to assist with the development and delivery of work scopes undertaken by ORE Catapult. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Environmental-engineering-consultancy-services./6DA7Y78235 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6DA7Y78235

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074414-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 17:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074414-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6DA7Y78235
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Environmental-engineering-consultancy-services./6DA7Y78235
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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