Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Offshore House, Albert Street
Blyth
NE24 1LZ
Contact
Mrs Gillian Sharp
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Telephone
+44 3330041419
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC21 - Northumberland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
grant funding requirement
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research & development
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre Command and Control Centre
Reference number
DN526981
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (“PIN”) has been issued by Offshore Renewable Energy (“ORE”) Catapult, in relation to the requirement to build a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre (“R&AS”) Command and Control Centre. The building is expected to be over two floors, approximately 360m2 in floorspace and include office space, engineering workshops, welfare facilities. Full occupancy is expected by Q1 2022, with build costs estimated in the region of £1m.
This PIN is for market research purposes only and will only be used to engage with the market and not used to reduce the timescales of the procurement activity.
Due to the complexity of the facility, it is anticipated that the procurement exercise will follow the “Competitive with negotiation” process, with one main contractor being appointed to deliver.
Background: The accelerated testing, demonstration and validation in simulated testing facilities will reduce both the time and high cost associated in actual field testing, allowing faster adoption of cutting-edge subsea robotics technology, saving the offshore renewable energy sector costs in operation and maintenance performance and provide new market opportunities for businesses and innovators.
In the UK (and internationally) there is a lack of facilities able to test and validate R&AS for offshore renewable energy applications. ORE Catapult already has the world’s largest collection of offshore renewables test assets, these proposed enhancements in R&AS infrastructure will generate a world class capability in the North East of England.
An early market engagement event is being planned for Friday 26 February 2021 at 1600 hrs. Suppliers wishing to access it can do so via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__MJb1yDhQ5mkIJhC0dZ0cw
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice (“PIN”) has been issued by Offshore Renewable Energy (“ORE”) Catapult, in relation to the requirement to build a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Test & Validation Centre (“R&AS”) Command and Control Centre. The building is expected to be over two floors, approximately 360m2 in floorspace and include office space, engineering workshops, welfare facilities. Full occupancy is expected by Q1 2022, with build costs estimated in the region of £1m.
This PIN is for market research purposes only and will only be used to engage with the market and not used to reduce the timescales of the procurement activity.
Due to the complexity of the facility, it is anticipated that the procurement exercise will follow the “Competitive with negotiation” process, with one main contractor being appointed to deliver.
Background: The accelerated testing, demonstration and validation in simulated testing facilities will reduce both the time and high cost associated in actual field testing, allowing faster adoption of cutting-edge subsea robotics technology, saving the offshore renewable energy sector costs in operation and maintenance performance and provide new market opportunities for businesses and innovators.
In the UK (and internationally) there is a lack of facilities able to test and validate R&AS for offshore renewable energy applications. ORE Catapult already has the world’s largest collection of offshore renewables test assets, these proposed enhancements in R&AS infrastructure will generate a world class capability in the North East of England.
An early market engagement event is being planned for Friday 26 February 2021 at 1600 hrs. Suppliers wishing to access it can do so via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__MJb1yDhQ5mkIJhC0dZ0cw
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
7 June 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes