--- title: "Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE" published: "2021-03-22" --- # Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337.json) ## Summary Scottish Enterprise is seeking to establish a framework agreement titled "Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN)" to appoint a single supplier who will support ocean energy companies and their supply chains. This initiative aims to facilitate the formation of collaborative innovation groups (CIGs) to address common challenges and explore new opportunities. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following an open tender method, and the framework is expected to commence on 16th February 2021 and remain active until 31st July 2022. Bids for this contract were opened on 20th January 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those specialising in ocean energy and related services. Companies that focus on collaborative innovation, research and development, and those with the capability to support the supply chain for ocean energy projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a budget of £60,850 for the contract, suppliers have a chance to grow their business by delivering valuable services under this framework, thus enhancing their market presence in the evolving field of renewable energy. ## Notice Scottish Enterprise (SE) is looking to establish a framework to appoint a single supplier to deliver support to ocean energy companies and the supply chain. The companies will work together to form collaborative innovation groups (CIGs), finding solutions for common problems that they are experiencing, or explore new opportunities. It is envisaged that this framework agreement will commence on the 16th of February 2021 for a period of approximately 16 months, and will conclude on the 31st of July 2022. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Enterprise (SE) is looking to establish a framework to appoint a single supplier to deliver support to ocean energy companies and the supply chain. The companies will work together to form collaborative innovation groups (CIGs), finding solutions for common problems that they are experiencing, or explore new opportunities. It is envisaged that this framework agreement will commence on the 16th of February 2021 for a period of approximately 16 months, and will conclude on the 31st of July 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410026 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 22 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £60,850 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £60,850 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AQUATERA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410026 - 17 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402355 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402355&idx=1 17th December 2020 - Appendix 7 - CIG Final Report Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402355&idx=2 17th December 2020 - P21-0084 Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402355 Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) - Scottish Enterprise (SE) is looking to establish a framework to appoint a single supplier to deliver support to ocean energy companies and the supply chain. The companies will work together to form collaborative innovation groups (CIGs), finding solutions for common problems that they are experiencing, or explore new opportunities. It is envisaged that this framework agreement will commence on the 16th of February 2021 for a period of approximately 16 months, and will conclude on the 31st of July 2022. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410026 Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) - Scottish Enterprise (SE) is looking to establish a framework to appoint a single supplier to deliver support to ocean energy companies and the supply chain. The companies will work together to form collaborative innovation groups (CIGs), finding solutions for common problems that they are experiencing, or explore new opportunities. It is envisaged that this framework agreement will commence on the 16th of February 2021 for a period of approximately 16 months, and will conclude on the 31st of July 2022. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us ## 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-r6ebe6-0000639337. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639337.json.