--- title: "Wave Energy Scotland - Quick Connection System Call and External Experts" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED" published: "2019-05-09" --- # Wave Energy Scotland - Quick Connection System Call and External Experts Buyer: WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804.json) ## Summary Wave Energy Scotland Limited is initiating a planned procurement process for the "Quick Connection System Call and External Experts" project located in Inverness, UK. This procurement, classified under services, is at the planning stage and aims to innovate the commercialisation of the wave energy sector. Key documentation has been published, with queries accepted until 27th August 2019, and responses expected by 29th August 2019. Interested vendors can refer to the additional documents provided for further details on the project. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the renewable energy sector, particularly those specialising in research and development (R&D) services. Companies focused on innovative engineering solutions, marine operations, or technology transfer from related fields are well-suited to engage with this procurement process, as the aim is to design a rapid connection system for wave energy devices, potentially reducing installation costs and timescales. ## Notice Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise and is taking an innovative approach to supporting the commercialisation of the wave energy sector until the technical and commercial risks are low enough for the private sector to re-enter the sector. WES, established by the Scottish Government in 2014, has committed almost GBP 39million to 86 projects across the sector, in areas which have been prioritised as requiring the most development and/or having the most impact on the future cost of energy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 WES is exploring options for the design and development of a system which will allow rapid connection/disconnection of a wave energy device from its moorings and/or electrical system. The connection system and method would aim to reduce the time and cost of installation and marine operations relating to a wave energy project. Technology transfer from other sectors is welcomed where solutions to similar challenges may have already been addressed. This Notice mainly relates to a potential funding Call based on the recommendations of two projects completed on behalf of Wave Energy Scotland in 2018. Details on a potential exercise relating to the potential procurement of external experts is also included. Further details have been provided in the additional document attached to this Notice.. The final report for each of the two projects detailed in II.2.4 can be found online on the WES Knowledge Library (basic user registration required). https://library.waveenergyscotland.co.uk/other-activities/landscaping-studies/wes_ls05_er_electrical/ https://library.waveenergyscotland.co.uk/other-activities/landscaping-studies/wes_ls06_er_moorings/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353886 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2019 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 31224400 - Connection cables - 31321000 - Electricity power lines - 43121200 - Riser connector apparatus - 44161410 - Subsea pipelines - 44163230 - Pipe connectors - 44322200 - Cable connectors - 45262421 - Offshore mooring work - 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 76520000 - Offshore services ## Release History - 9 May 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353886 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353886&idx=2 17th May 2019 - Pelamis Documentation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353886&idx=1 13th May 2019 - WES PIN Additional Info Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353886 Wave Energy Scotland - Quick Connection System Call and External Experts - Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise and is taking an innovative approach to supporting the commercialisation of the wave energy sector until the technical and commercial risks are low enough for the private sector to re-enter the sector. WES, established by the Scottish Government in 2014, has committed almost GBP 39million to 86 projects across the sector, in areas which have been prioritised as requiring the most development and/or having the most impact on the future cost of energy. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581804 - https://library.waveenergyscotland.co.uk/other-activities/landscaping-studies/wes_ls05_er_electrical/ - https://library.waveenergyscotland.co.uk/other-activities/landscaping-studies/wes_ls06_er_moorings/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=581804 - https://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000581804. 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