--- title: "MWS Demonstrator Anchor Installation" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115668" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115668" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115668.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115668.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MARINE POWER SYSTEMS LTD" published: "2021-11-25" --- # MWS Demonstrator Anchor Installation Buyer: MARINE POWER SYSTEMS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115668 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115668) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115668.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns a tender issued by Marine Power Systems Ltd for the "MWS Demonstrator Anchor Installation," focused on marine construction works. The project is designated to take place at the BiMEP test site in northern Spain, with the tender period ending on 10 December 2021. The installation of anchors is critical for the operation of a floating offshore energy platform system, necessitating a highly experienced contractor to meet a completion deadline by March 2023. The procurement method is classified as limited, indicating a selective process that invites certain suppliers to bid. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses engaged in marine construction, offshore installations, and associated services, especially those with expertise in anchor installation and marine operations. Companies that specialise in marine construction works, offshore services, or vessel hire may find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the specified eligibility criteria, potential bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with minimum standards to qualify for participation, which presents a clear pathway for both established firms and consortiums looking to expand their portfolios in the renewable energy sector. ## Notice Marine Power Systems' (MPS) mission is to become a world leader in the manufacturing and supply of marine energy extraction hardware by having the highest performance and most cost-effective technology available in the market.MPS will demonstrate its sector leading wave energy converter (WEC) and floating offshore energy platform system at the grid connected BiMEP test site in northern Spain. The Megawatt Scale (MWS) Demonstrator project will begin operation in early 2023.The project has been part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government and significant private investment has been received to support the project.MPS has already awarded major contracts to deliver the MWS Demonstrator project, including agreements with PRINCIPIA, Bourbon Subsea Services, Black & Veatch as well as specialist companies in the sector. More information can be found at https://www.marinepowersystems.co.uk/our-blog/.Anchor installation work can begin in July 2022 at BiMEP and must be completed by March 2023 to meet the main installation schedule. The anchors will provide the station keeping for MPS' floating offshore energy platform system to demonstrate its WEC hardware and wind turbine generator integration capability.MPS requires a highly experienced contractor to complete the installation of anchors at the test site.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115668.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. This signifies the start of marine operations activity in relation to the MWS Demonstrator project. It should be noted that installation of the floating offshore energy platform system in 2023 will include, moorings and subsea cable and will be tendered separately.(WA Ref:115668)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: This project is part of a WEFO funded operation.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115668 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MARINE POWER SYSTEMS LTD | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA1 2AQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45244000 - Marine construction works - 45244100 - Marine installations - 60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew - 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew - 76320000 - Offshore drilling services - 76520000 - Offshore services - 76521000 - Offshore installation services - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 10:06 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115668 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV380415&idx=1 25th November 2021 - L-TEND-18_1 Anchor Installation PQQ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV380415&idx=2 25th November 2021 - O-WPAC-1_1 MWS Anchor Installation ## Notice URLs - https://www.marinepowersystems.co.uk/ - https://www.marinepowersystems.co.uk/our-blog/.Anchor - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115668.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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