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title: "Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000453926"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED"
published: "2017-03-21"
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# Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call

Buyer: WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000453926

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call" is conducted by Wave Energy Scotland Limited, a subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise, located in Inverness, UK. This open tender is currently in the award stage, having completed on the 20th of March 2017. The call seeks proposals for Engineering Design Studies focused on various materials for constructing wave energy converters (WEC) and aims to assess the potential for reducing the levelised cost of energy (LCOE). Bidders were able to submit their proposals until the deadline of 8th September 2016, with funding available up to GBP 250,000 for eligible projects, each with a duration of up to 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in structural engineering, materials science, and renewable energy technologies. Companies with expertise in hybrid structures, elastomers, and alternative construction materials would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, successful applicants have the chance to secure further funding for subsequent stages of development, fostering long-term partnerships in the wave energy sector.

## Notice

Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise and is taking an innovative approach to supporting the commercialisation of the wave energy sector until the technical and commercial risks are low enough for the private sector to re-enter the sector. This call was for Engineering Design Studies into Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes, specifically on the construction of the WEC structure and prime mover and whether it is possible to make a step change impact in LCOE by constructing typical WEC devices from alternative materials. The call took the form of a three stage programme with applications limited to Stage 1 at this time. Proposals were invited for Engineering Design Study proposals relating to one of the following material categories: - Hybrid Structures using rotational moulding of polymers - Elastomers - Concretes - Other alternative materials

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Contract Award notice and as such this process is now complete. WES offered up to 100% of project costs via a contract for Engineering Design Studies for Stage 1 activities. This included up to GBP250,000 (excluding VAT) per project of up to 12 month duration, with applicants free to contribute further funds if desired.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277635 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277635

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277635
  Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes - R&D Services Call - Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise and is taking an innovative approach to supporting the commercialisation of the wave energy sector until the technical and commercial risks are low enough for the private sector to re-enter the sector. This call was for Engineering Design Studies into Structural Materials and Manufacturing Processes, specifically on the construction of the WEC structure and prime mover and whether it is possible to make a step change impact in LCOE by constructing typical WEC devices from alternative materials. The call took the form of a three stage programme with applications limited to Stage 1 at this time. Proposals were invited for Engineering Design Study proposals relating to one of the following material categories: - Hybrid Structures using rotational moulding of polymers - Elastomers - Concretes - Other alternative materials

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk/growth-sectors/energy/wave-energy-scotland/2015.html
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000453926

## Provenance

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