Scope
Description
ORE Catapult is seeking build on its capability to test HV cable systems at its testing facility in Blyth, Northumberland and as such is seeking to establish a facility for pre-qualification (PQ) testing of alternating current (AC) submarine export cables.
The facility shall be able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of 200 m with potential voltage levels of interest. It is also anticipated that this HV Test Supply will be used to test short (20m) lengths of cables using 600 kV water terminations to breakdown, at voltages up to 600 kV.
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 June 2026
- 11 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31172000 - Voltage transformers
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
Contract locations
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As detailed in tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As detailed in tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 May 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 June 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Proposal | Long criteria description |
Quality | 60% |
| Commercial Proposal | Long criteria description |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Payment terms
As detailed in tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
ORE Catapult
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJB-8958-TLYW
Inovo, 121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government