--- title: "Grid Emulation System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2017-04-05" --- # Grid Emulation System Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently undertaking a procurement process for a "Grid Emulation System" at its test facility located in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. This initiative falls under the goods category within the offshore renewable energy industry. The tender process has been completed, with key activities such as the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of the system. The contract was signed on 31 March 2017, and the original tender period ended on 31 January 2017. The contract followed an open procurement method, which invites all interested suppliers to submit bids. This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in the design and supply of electrical systems, particularly those that offer products and services related to renewable energy technologies. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions for grid emulation and electrical power testing would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms engaged in research and development within the offshore wind and marine energy sectors may find this procurement an advantageous pathway to expand their business and enhance their capabilities through collaboration with a respected organisation like ORE Catapult. ## Notice ORE Catapult is seeking a Contractor that can design, supply, deliver, install, test and commission a Grid Emulation System including cabling and containment at its test facility in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. ### Lot Information Lot 1 About ORE Catapult ORE Catapult is the UK's flagship technology innovation and research centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy. Headquartered in Glasgow, it has world-leading test and demonstration facilities in Blyth, Northumberland and Fife, Scotland. The senior management team is split between Glasgow and Blyth, with extensive technical expertise and knowledge at both locations. ORE Catapult's vision is 'abundant, affordable energy from offshore wind, wave and tide'. We help to reduce the cost of offshore renewable energy, supporting the growth of the industry and creating UK benefit. We do this by: a. Having an experienced engineering and research team with a deep knowledge and understanding of offshore renewables; b. Being an independent and trusted partner; c. Working with industry and academia to identify, prove and de-risk promising new technologies and bring them to market. Requirement ORE Catapult is looking to procure a fully containerised Grid Emulation System which will be used in the 15MW wind turbine nacelle/powertrain test facility (i.e. Fujin) and 3MW marine nacelle/powertrain test facility (i.e. Nautilus). The Grid Emulation System will allow ORE Catapult to conduct electrical power quality test and the possibility of accelerated validation of wind and marine renewable energy devices in a controlled environment reducing time to market, improving reliability and mitigating the risks associated with deployment of these devices. The main requirement is for the Grid Emulation System to accommodate, as a minimum a 13MW wind turbine output. The Grid Emulation System will allow the testing of various wind turbine configurations, such as generator with fully rated grid converter, doubly fed induction generator, synchronous generator without fully rated inverter, etc. ORE Catapult is therefore seeking a Contractor that can design, supply, deliver, install, test and commission a Grid Emulation System including cabling and containment at its test facility in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. Funding for this project is likely to come from other third party sources, both private and public eg ERDF, InnovateUK. It has been deemed unsuitable for this to be broken down into Lots, as the integrity of the system may be significantly impacted. Options: Notwithstanding the ITT, ORE Catapult reserves the right to evaluate and accept from the Contractor improvements / upgrades / modifications throughout the life of the Grid Emulation System where such a Variation enhances the life, performance and capability of the Grid Emulation System. Variations can be originated by either Party and shall be carried out utilising the ORE Catapult Contract Change Note process as described in the ITT. Renewal: See II.2.11 below ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279406 | | 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 | 5 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 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 | 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 - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09310000 - Electricity - 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers - 31121100 - Generating sets with compression-ignition engines - 31121110 - Power converters - 31155000 - Inverters - 31161900 - Voltage-control systems - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 31213000 - Distribution equipment - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 31682300 - Medium-voltage equipment - 31682540 - Substation equipment - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring - 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment - 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment - 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work - 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines - 45232221 - Transformer substation - 71314100 - Electrical services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279406 - 24 Jan 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN270746 - 21 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268079 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=17 23rd January 2017 - Amendment to Condition 1.2, timelines only - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=16 19th January 2017 - Questions and answers from the bidders conference - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=14 18th January 2017 - Bidder Conference PowerPoint Presentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=15 18th January 2017 - Bidder Conference PowerPoint Presentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=13 4th January 2017 - Appendix B - IOM Manual - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=12 4th January 2017 - Appendix A - Performance Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=11 23rd December 2016 - Section 5 - General Due Diligence - ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=10 23rd December 2016 - Site Policies - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=4 23rd December 2016 - Section 4 - Scope of Work - ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=5 23rd December 2016 - Section 6 - Evaluation Criteria - ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=6 23rd December 2016 - Section 7 - Offer worksheet - ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=7 23rd December 2016 - Section 8 - Site Visit Attendance Form - ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=8 23rd December 2016 - Section 9 - Survey - ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=9 23rd December 2016 - Site Drawings - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=1 23rd December 2016 - Section 1 - Introduction & Background - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=2 23rd December 2016 - Section 2 - General Information- ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC268079&idx=3 23rd December 2016 - Section 3 - NEC3 ECC Option A - ORE1663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC268079 Grid Emulation System - ORE Catapult is seeking a Contractor that can design, supply, deliver, install, test and commission a Grid Emulation System including cabling and containment at its test facility in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279406 Grid Emulation System - ORE Catapult is seeking a Contractor that can design, supply, deliver, install, test and commission a Grid Emulation System including cabling and containment at its test facility in Blyth, Northumberland, UK. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ore.catapult.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000475101 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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