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title: "Rain Erosion Test Rig"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000468110"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2016-12-23"
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# Rain Erosion Test Rig

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000468110

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, situated in Blyth, UK, is initiating a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Rain Erosion Test Rig specifically designed for wind turbine rotor blade applications. This procurement process, classified under the 'goods' category and valued at £400,000, operates under an open procedure. The deadline for submissions is set for 24 November 2016, with the expected delivery date for the operational Test Rig by 31 March 2017. The project aims to develop a test facility that simulates real-world conditions experienced by offshore wind turbines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and engineering, particularly those specialising in renewable energy technologies. Companies with expertise in designing and building sophisticated testing equipment for the wind energy sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for a state-of-the-art test rig encourages suppliers who can demonstrate innovation and capability to support ORE Catapult's objective of advancing offshore wind turbine technology.

## Notice

The objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to supply, install and commission a state of the art Rain Erosion Test Rig (the "Test Rig") that will has been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver the Test Rig to our Blyth site by 31 March 2017. Division into Lots is not appropriate in this instance as ORE catapult is seeking a complete Test Rig.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ORE Catapult has the objective to develop a state-of-the-art rain erosion test facility for wind turbine rotor blades. This test facility will include a 'rotating arm' rain erosion test rig to research the fundamental science behind rain erosion on wind turbine blades. To support the development of this test method, the test rig must be sufficient in design, functionality and operation to simulate reproducible rain erosion test conditions that are representative of the operating environment of offshore wind turbines. Ideally, the rain erosion test rig shall have been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall be expected to provide all necessary expertise, personnel, materials and instrumentation to design, build, install and commission a rotating arm rain erosion test rig at the ORE Catapult test centre in Blyth. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver a fully commissioned and operational test rig by 31 March 2017

Options: Notwithstanding the details of the scope of work, the ORE Catapult reserve the right to evaluate and accept from the same successful supplier improvements / upgrades / modifications throughout the life of the Test Rig where such a Variation enhances the performance. All Variations shall be carried out utilising the ORE Catapult Contract Change Note process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268142 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | BLYTH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE24 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Croft |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 34328100 - Test benches
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268142

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268142
  Rain Erosion Test Rig - The objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to supply, install and commission a state of the art Rain Erosion Test Rig (the "Test Rig") that will has been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver the Test Rig to our Blyth site by 31 March 2017. Division into Lots is not appropriate in this instance as ORE catapult is seeking a complete Test Rig.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468110

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