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title: "WES Control Systems - External Experts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000489653"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED"
published: "2017-09-05"
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# WES Control Systems - External Experts

Buyer: WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000489653

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WES Control Systems - External Experts" contract was conducted by Wave Energy Scotland Limited, an organisation based in Inverness, UK, focusing on the services industry. This tender was an open procedure aimed at seeking independent Third Party Advisors to support the evaluation of feasibility studies related to control systems for Wave Energy Converters. The procurement process concluded on 5th April 2017, with the contract awarded on 13th July 2017, amounting to £41,088.40. The buyers are committed to enhancing the development of advanced control systems crucial for wave energy initiatives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in engineering, renewable energy research, and control systems technology. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant technical skills and experience in evaluating such projects will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of various suppliers indicates a collaborative approach to innovation in the wave energy sector, offering potential for growth to entities capable of addressing the demands of advanced R&D services.

## Notice

Wave Energy Scotland's fourth call, launched on 5th April 2017, is for Feasibility Studies on Control Systems for Wave Energy Converters (WECs), including detailed definition of follow-up Design and Development Project proposals. WES is therefore seeking a number of individuals to support the evaluation process for the current call only.Individuals appointed to act as assessors must be able to demonstrate relevant and up to date technical knowledge, skills and experience, specifically relating to the topic being covered by the Call.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Wave Energy Scotland wishes to appoint a number of suitably qualified individuals, organisations or consortiums to act as independent Third Party Advisors to support WES in their "Control Systems" R&D Services Call. They will work with and complement the WES team during the evaluation process. The overall objective of the Control Systems programme is to design, develop and demonstrate advanced control systems for WECs and sub-systems which will deliver improvements in performance, affordability, survivability and reliability along with benefits in other WES Target Outcome Metrics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294521 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 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 | £41,088 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CASCADIA COAST RESEARCH; CENTRE FOR OCEAN ENERGY RESEARCH; CEREBREON TECHNOLOGIES; ETI; MINERVA DYNAMICS; QUOCEANT ROSS HENDERSON; UAINE GORM POWER ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294521

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294521
  WES Control Systems - External Experts - Wave Energy Scotland's fourth call, launched on 5th April 2017, is for Feasibility Studies on Control Systems for Wave Energy Converters (WECs), including detailed definition of follow-up Design and Development Project proposals. WES is therefore seeking a number of individuals to support the evaluation process for the current call only.Individuals appointed to act as assessors must be able to demonstrate relevant and up to date technical knowledge, skills and experience, specifically relating to the topic being covered by the Call.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000489653

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