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title: "NPTC - Skills for Floating Offshore Wind Feasibility Study (FLOW)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147956"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-18"
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# NPTC - Skills for Floating Offshore Wind Feasibility Study (FLOW)

Buyer: NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147956

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## Summary

The NPTC Group of Colleges has recently awarded a contract for the "Skills for Floating Offshore Wind Feasibility Study (FLOW)" to Celtic Sea Power Limited. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, specifically within research and development, onshore and offshore services, and education and training, highlights NPTC’s commitment to enhancing skills in the renewable energy sector. The award was formalised on 14th March 2025, following the tender's closing on 20th February 2025, with activities centred in Neath, Wales. The procurement was conducted under an open method, indicating a competitive field with eight bids submitted, showcasing broad interest and opportunity in the sector.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in energy consultancy, vocational training, and research development, particularly those with expertise in marine and renewable energy sectors. Companies capable of offering innovative solutions and comprehensive educational programmes for skill development in offshore wind technologies would find this tender appealing. Moreover, it sets a precedent for further tenders in the growing offshore wind energy market, encouraging firms to align their services with emerging industry trends and environmental sustainability standards. Businesses in consortium are also encouraged to participate, enhancing collaborative growth and diversification of skills within the industry.

## Notice

NPTC - Skills for Floating Offshore Wind Feasibility Study (FLOW)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147956 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES |
| Locality | NEATH |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA10 7RF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Bryn-coch South |
| Westminster constituency | Neath and Swansea East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELTIC SEA POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 76500000 - Onshore and offshore services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 14:36 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147956
- 16 Apr 2025 at 14:55 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147956
- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147956

## Notice URLs

- http://www.celticseapower.co.uk
- http://www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
- https://www.celticseapower.co.uk

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