---
title: "Micro-Grid solution for testing marine energy converters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000483440"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD"
published: "2017-05-22"
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# Micro-Grid solution for testing marine energy converters

Buyer: EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000483440

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## Summary

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd, located in Orkney, UK, recently concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Micro-Grid solution for testing marine energy converters." The procurement, classified under the services industry category, followed an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The contract was signed on 17 May 2017, with an award value of £80,000. This contract aims to design and deliver a simulated grid solution for testing small-scale wave and tidal energy converters at EMEC's test sites.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in marine energy technologies and testing services. Small to medium-sized enterprises, like Applied Renewables Research Ltd, who are agile and have expertise in developing innovative energy solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar projects. The focus on testing marine energy converters highlights the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, making this an ideal market for business expansion.

## Notice

Design and delivery of a simulated grid solution to facilitate the testing of small scale wave and tidal energy converters at EMEC's test sites in Orkney.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and delivery of a simulated grid solution to facilitate the testing of small scale wave and tidal energy converters at EMEC's test sites in Orkney.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283723 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 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 | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD |
| Locality | ORKNEY |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW16 3AW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLIED RENEWABLES RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31730000 - Electrotechnical equipment
- 39294000 - Apparatus and equipment designed for demonstrational purposes
- 42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283723

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283723
  Micro-Grid solution for testing marine energy converters - Design and delivery of a simulated grid solution to facilitate the testing of small scale wave and tidal energy converters at EMEC's test sites in Orkney.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.emec.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483440

## Provenance

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