Future opportunity

UK Manufacturing Technology for Next Generation Wind Turbines: Composites Phase 2

  • Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-010129

Published 10 May 2021, 2:25pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

1 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0ET

Email

renewables.innovation@beis.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2072155740

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.delta-esourcing.com

Buyer's address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

UK Manufacturing Technology for Next Generation Wind Turbines: Composites Phase 2

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

BEIS is considering procuring work under Phase 2 of the ‘UK Manufacturing Technology for Next Generation Wind Turbines’, to further explore incorporating radically new composite-based components and lightweight designs in 20MW+ offshore wind turbines.

Scope of Phase 2 would build on the feasibility studies carried out by the Offshore Wind Energy Catapult (OREC) and the National Composites Centre (NCC) in Phase 1:

-Develop a turbine design architecture to assess and prioritise the value of replacing components with alternatives using advanced composite materials and manufacturing techniques

-Engage with the UK based supply chain to identify barriers and develop solutions in design and manufacturing to deliver in a UK context

-Integrate the findings and produce a business case containing evidence on the value of undertaking work in a potential Phase 3

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
  • 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

BEIS is seeking market input to find a suitable Delivery Partner (DP) and a procurement route for the programme.

The DP would be expected to:

-Demonstrate technical expertise and operational knowledge in offshore wind and composite materials industries to develop designs and specifications

-Engage neutrally with the market and the UK supply chain to assess the barriers and enablers for increasing composites use in the UK’s offshore wind supply chain

-Project manage the delivery and integration of the findings to deliver a business case for a potential Ph3 (demonstration)

-As a minimum, make available to all bidders competing in potential Ph3 the IP and all key information developed in Ph2. BEIS reserves its right to exclude the DP from involvement in Ph3 if it is considered that there is no other way of maintaining a level playing field

-Demonstrate how the designs and specifications developed in Ph2 can be manufactured and delivered within the UK based supply chain.

two.2.14) Additional information

A Market Engagement Event for organisations interested in finding out more about the programme will take place on 24th May. The event will be hosted online and will be recorded.

Please register your interest by e-mailing renewables.innovation@beis.gov.uk, with the e-mail subject “NZIP Composites Phase 2 – Delivery Partner”. Please include your email address, company and job role.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

15 July 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


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=592268795

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=592268795

GO Reference: GO-2021510-PRO-18220622