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title: "Lightning Impulse Generator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000470814"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2017-04-07"
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# Lightning Impulse Generator

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000470814

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking to procure a Lightning Impulse Generator as part of an open tender process. The procurement, classified under the goods category and falling within the offshore renewable energy industry, is taking place in Blyth, UK. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2016, with contracts signed shortly after on 29th March 2017. The total value of the contract is £250,000, and potential suppliers were invited to submit proposals electronically.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of technical equipment related to high voltage systems. Companies with experience in manufacturing or refurbishing similar generators, along with associated calibration and control systems, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The flexible requirements, including the openness to refurbished equipment proposals, further enhance the competitive landscape, making it accessible to a wider range of suppliers in the sector.

## Notice

The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install and commission a lightning impulse generator which shall be capable of delivering short duration high voltage impulses to the test loads as stipulated in the Scope of Works. The Generator should be mobile, either on wheels or able to be lifted with a 30 Tonne overhead crane and include associated calibrated measurement equipment and control systems. ORE Catapult is also prepared to consider alternative proposals whereby the Contractor offers a refurbished second hand equipment with appropriate warranties supplied.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install and commission a lightning impulse generator which shall be capable of delivering short duration high voltage impulses to the test loads as stipulated in the Scope of Works. The Generator should be mobile, either on wheels or able to be lifted with a 30 Tonne overhead crane and include associated calibrated measurement equipment and control systems. ORE Catapult is also prepared to consider alternative proposals whereby the Contractor offers a refurbished second hand equipment with appropriate warranties supplied.

Options: The contract will provide options to agree support and servicing, if deemed appropriate for a period of up to 3 years

Renewal: The scope of work provides an option to agree support and servicing element, if ORE Catapult deems it to be appropriate, for a period of up to 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279576 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2017 - 3 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31170000 - Transformers
- 31172000 - Voltage transformers

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279576
- 11 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=11
  12th December 2016 - Section 7a - Offer Optional wksht ORE1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=10
  6th December 2016 - CPTC ground floor LI gen
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=9
  5th December 2016 - demonstrates how we will address application to change any of the terms and conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=8
  14th November 2016 - Section 8 - Survey - ORE 1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=5
  14th November 2016 - Section 5 - General Due Diligence ORE1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=6
  14th November 2016 - Section 6 Evaluation Criteria - ORE1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=7
  14th November 2016 - Section 7 - Offer worksheet ORE1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=3
  14th November 2016 - Section 3 - General Conditions of Contract - ORE1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=4
  14th November 2016 - Section 4 - Scope of Work - ORE 1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=1
  14th November 2016 - Section 1 - Introduction & Background - ORE 1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263518&idx=2
  14th November 2016 - Section 2 - General Information - ORE 1659
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263518
  Lightning Impulse Generator - The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install and commission a lightning impulse generator which shall be capable of delivering short duration high voltage impulses to the test loads as stipulated in the Scope of Works. The Generator should be mobile, either on wheels or able to be lifted with a 30 Tonne overhead crane and include associated calibrated measurement equipment and control systems. ORE Catapult is also prepared to consider alternative proposals whereby the Contractor offers a refurbished second hand equipment with appropriate warranties supplied.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279576
  Lightning Impulse Generator - The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install and commission a lightning impulse generator which shall be capable of delivering short duration high voltage impulses to the test loads as stipulated in the Scope of Works. The Generator should be mobile, either on wheels or able to be lifted with a 30 Tonne overhead crane and include associated calibrated measurement equipment and control systems. ORE Catapult is also prepared to consider alternative proposals whereby the Contractor offers a refurbished second hand equipment with appropriate warranties supplied.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000470814

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