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title: "Blade Coupon Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654402"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORBITAL MARINE POWER"
published: "2021-05-19"
---

# Blade Coupon Testing

Buyer: ORBITAL MARINE POWER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654402

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Orbital Marine Power with the tender titled "Blade Coupon Testing," aimed at testing composite materials for blade design in the tidal energy generation sector. This open procedure is located in Kirkwall, UK, with a submission deadline set for 21 June 2021 at 12:00 UTC. The tender is currently at the active stage and invites electronic submissions for interested suppliers, detailing the requirements through various documents available online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in material testing, engineering, and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in composite materials and renewable energy solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the area of materials testing and possess experience in the energy sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to contribute to the growing tidal energy market while strengthening their portfolio through valuable project experience.

## Notice

This tender is for testing of composite materials to determine the material properties to be used in blade design.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) relates to the testing of composite materials to inform blade design. The undertaking of a dedicated test programme can provide data to narrow variability and reduce uncertainties in material properties in order to establish design values using statistical means.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415503 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34934000 - Propeller blades
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415503

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415503&idx=1
  19th May 2021 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415503&idx=2
  19th May 2021 - Indicative Test Matrix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415503&idx=3
  19th May 2021 - Contractual Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY415503&idx=4
  19th May 2021 - Supplier Questionnaire Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415503
  Blade Coupon Testing - This tender is for testing of composite materials to determine the material properties to be used in blade design.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orbitalmarine.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=654402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=654402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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