Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Inovo, 121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
Contact
Mr Craig Corbett
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Telephone
+44 3330041418
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=df39048a-2647-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Compliance with grant funding agreement
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research & Development
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Joule Phase 2b Tower Demonstrator
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
ORE Catapult Development Services Limited is a subsidiary of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and for the purpose of this requirement, ORE Catapult are facilitating the procurement process on behalf of ODSL. Any subsequent contract award from this process will be issued by ODSL.
The Joule team, ORE Catapult Development Services Limited (delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) and National Composite Centre, are working on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The team has the requirement to demonstrate innovations in wind turbine technology to decrease the cost of energy. The focus of Joule Phase 2b is a series of innovations to enable composite turbine towers.
The Joule team intends to procure three (3) prototypes of the composite tower, which will be tested to demonstrate the innovative technologies.
ODSL is conducting market research to identify what service options are available. Your feedback will be utilised to develop the commercial strategy and scope of works for the requirement.
This PIN Notice and questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement purposes only. This market research is not a call for competition.
Please note that participating in market research it is not a guarantee or commitment by ODSL of any potential business. Any external services that are procured shall be actioned by a procurement process that complies with ODSLs procedures.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £450,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
ORE Catapult Development Services Limited is a subsidiary of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and for the purpose of this requirement, ORE Catapult are facilitating the procurement process on behalf of ODSL. Any subsequent contract award from this process will be issued by ODSL.
The Joule team, ORE Catapult Development Services Limited (delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) and National Composite Centre, are working on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The team has the requirement to demonstrate innovations in wind turbine technology to decrease the cost of energy. The focus of Joule Phase 2b is a series of innovations to enable composite turbine towers.
The Joule team intends to procure three (3) prototypes of the composite tower, which will be tested to demonstrate the innovative technologies.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 September 2023
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