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title: "Quick Connection Systems - R&D Services Call"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587648"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED"
published: "2020-01-10"
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# Quick Connection Systems - R&D Services Call

Buyer: WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587648

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "**Quick Connection Systems - R&D Services Call**" is organised by **Wave Energy Scotland Limited** (WES), a subsidiary of Highland and Islands Enterprise, aimed at the **energy** sector located in **Inverness, UK**. The procurement is currently in the **Award** stage, with the contract for the project having been signed on **9 December 2019**. The total value for the contracts awarded is **£461,222**. The process followed an **open** procurement method, enabling participation from various interested parties. Notably, bids for this tender were due by **16 September 2019**. This initiative supports the commercialisation of wave energy through feasibility studies, focusing on the technology and operations necessary for connecting offshore devices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for **small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)** in the energy field, particularly those involved in research and development of marine technologies. Companies that specialise in feasibility studies, quick connection systems, or offshore engineering would be ideally positioned to leverage this contract. With three stages available for development, businesses willing to engage in innovative partnerships could find pathways to substantial future growth within the emerging wave energy market, stepping into a role that addresses both technical and commercial challenges in the sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. 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 investment to re-enter the sector. This call is for feasibility studies on Quick Connection Systems (QCS). The overall objective of the QCS programme is to reduce the duration, cost and risk of offshore operations for early stage wave energy converters. This call focusses on the technology and operations used to make the connection between a wave energy device and its moorings and/or electrical system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WES can offer up to 100% of the project costs to a maximum of GBP 70,000 for Stage 1 projects via a contract for Research and Development services. WES awarded 7 contracts for Stage 1 (3 months duration). Successful projects will undertake a feasibility study on the proposed QCS in Stage 1, followed by the design and analysis of this concept in Stage 2, and build & test in Stage 3. Note, applications were limited to Stage 1 at this time. Successful projects will later have the opportunity to progress through competitive Stage Gates to Stage 2 and 3 of the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376921 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | £490,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £461,222 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO OFFSHORE ENGINEERING; BLACKFISH ENGINEERING DESIGN; DITREL INDUSTRIAL; NOVA INNOVATION; QUOCEANT; SUBSEA RISER PRODUCTS; TTI MARINE RENEWABLES |

## 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
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 76520000 - Offshore services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376921
- 22 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361298

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=16
  28th August 2019 - Brokerage event webcast transcript
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=15
  21st August 2019 - Brokerage Event Q&A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=14
  15th August 2019 - Additional Support Opportunities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=13
  15th August 2019 - Slides for livestream presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=1
  24th July 2019 - Competition Guidance Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=2
  24th July 2019 - Application Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=3
  24th July 2019 - Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=4
  24th July 2019 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=5
  24th July 2019 - Public Presentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=6
  24th July 2019 - Team Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=7
  24th July 2019 - Technical Risk Register
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=8
  24th July 2019 - Project Risk Register
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=9
  24th July 2019 - Cost Breakdown
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=10
  24th July 2019 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=11
  24th July 2019 - HIE Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361298&idx=12
  24th July 2019 - WES Conflicts of Interest Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361298
  Quick Connection Systems - R&D Services Call - 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 investment to re-enter the sector. This call is for feasibility studies on Quick Connection Systems (QCS). The overall objective of the QCS programme is to reduce the duration, cost and risk of offshore operations for early stage wave energy converters. This call focusses on the technology and operations used to make the connection between a wave energy device and its moorings and/or electrical system.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376921
  Quick Connection Systems - R&D Services Call - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. 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 investment to re-enter the sector. This call is for feasibility studies on Quick Connection Systems (QCS). The overall objective of the QCS programme is to reduce the duration, cost and risk of offshore operations for early stage wave energy converters. This call focusses on the technology and operations used to make the connection between a wave energy device and its moorings and/or electrical system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587648
- https://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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