Scope
Reference
ORE/25/002
Description
Following the success of the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in Scotland, Wales and England, ORE Catapult is delivering a further Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in partnership with Northeast Combined Authority (NECA) for businesses in the Northeast England. It is anticipated that additional Fit for Offshore Renewables programmes will also be undertaken.
The programme is a Supply Chain Development Programme developed to increase the competitiveness, capacity and competence of the UK Offshore Renewable Energy Supply Chain. It shall support the continued cost reduction in Offshore Renewables, whilst simultaneously securing long-term economic benefits in the UK.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
possible extension upto 12months
Main procurement category
Services
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
1
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1. Sector Specific
Description
The Consultant shall fulfil the role of the Sector Specific Industrial Advisor (SSIA) for the F4OR North East England programme. The main function of this role is to support the participating companies throughout their F4OR journey - from their initial sign up to the programme, through assessment, execution of their action plan, right through to the granting of their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Business Excellence
Description
The Consultant shall fulfil the role of the Business Excellence Industrial Advisor (BEIA) for the F4OR Northeast England programme. The main function of this role is to support the participating companies throughout their F4OR journey - from their initial sign up to the programme, through their assessment, execution of their action plan, right through to the granting of their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
award criteria ;
technical - 40%
commercial - 60%
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1. Sector Specific
Lot Lot 2. Business Excellence
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 September 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Award criteria
Lot Lot 1. Sector Specific
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Proposal | Price | 60% |
| Technical Proposal | Price | 40% |
Lot Lot 2. Business Excellence
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| commercial proposal | Price | 60% |
| technical proposal | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
Appendix 2.docx
Appendix 3.xlsx
Appendix 4.pdf
ITT ORE25002.pdf
Contracting authority
ORE Catapult
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJB-8958-TLYW
121 George Street, Glasgow
Glasgow
G1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)