--- title: "Call for Competition for vessel support on marine operations" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORBITAL MARINE POWER" published: "2019-04-16" --- # Call for Competition for vessel support on marine operations Buyer: ORBITAL MARINE POWER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently in the planning and tender stage, initiated by Orbital Marine Power, seeking vessel support for marine operations at the EMEC Berth 5 in Orkney, UK. The tender titled "Call for Competition for vessel support on marine operations" outlines work scopes including the recovery of seabed cables and installation of anchor systems. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 3rd February 2020, with various expected completion phases from July 2019 to March 2020. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure to seek relevant service providers in the marine renewable energy industry. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marine operations, particularly those specialising in underwater engineering, ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) services, or marine construction. Businesses that possess the expertise to handle work in strong tidal flows and experience with hydraulic tooling will be well-suited to compete. Given the focused nature of the requirements, companies aiming to expand their market presence in the renewable energy sector should consider participating in this procurement to leverage the growth potential in marine operations. ## Notice OMP will work with the marine supply chain to deliver scopes of work at EMEC Berth 5, Orkney, UK, that include but is not restricted to the following: 1. Recovery of steel chain clump weights and recovery of seabed electrical cable including recovery of cable connector housing. Supporting ROV operations, working on a minimum 3-point mooring, and or holding accurate position in the tide. Expected completion date: July 2019 2. Installation of steel gravity anchor systems using specialist hydraulic (free issue) tooling in strong tidal flow, EMEC, Orkney. Working on a minimum 3-point mooring deploying anchors to an accuracy of 2m using survey equipment, supporting ROV operations. Expected completion date: October 2019 3. Installation of anchor ballast into anchor systems in strong tidal flow, EMEC, Orkney. Including maintaining position accurately in the tidal flow without use of mooring system. Expected completion date: March 2020 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351715 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORBITAL MARINE POWER | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1ZL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34521000 - Specialised boats - 45244000 - Marine construction works - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351715 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351715&idx=1 17th April 2019 - PIN Call for Competition for vessel support on marine operations - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351715 Call for Competition for vessel support on marine operations - OMP will work with the marine supply chain to deliver scopes of work at EMEC Berth 5, Orkney, UK, that include but is not restricted to the following: 1. Recovery of steel chain clump weights and recovery of seabed electrical cable including recovery of cable connector housing. Supporting ROV operations, working on a minimum 3-point mooring, and or holding accurate position in the tide. Expected completion date: July 2019 2. Installation of steel gravity anchor systems using specialist hydraulic (free issue) tooling in strong tidal flow, EMEC, Orkney. Working on a minimum 3-point mooring deploying anchors to an accuracy of 2m using survey equipment, supporting ROV operations. Expected completion date: October 2019 3. Installation of anchor ballast into anchor systems in strong tidal flow, EMEC, Orkney. Including maintaining position accurately in the tidal flow without use of mooring system. Expected completion date: March 2020 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orbitalmarine.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=580975 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000580975.json.