Published date: 23 July 2020

This notice was replaced on 23 July 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 16 September 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71313000

  • Energy-management services - 71314200

  • Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71350000

    • Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000

    • Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000

    • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

    • Offshore installation services - 76521000

    • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90711400

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£60,000 to £70,000

Procurement reference

OREC001-DN486719-52071950

Published date

23 July 2020

Closing date

13 August 2020

Contract start date

31 August 2020

Contract end date

30 November 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ("ORE Catapult") requires a business case that appraises a proposed site for the Robotics Cluster for Offshore Renewable Energy sector ("R-CORE"). RCORE is proposing to build an offshore facility to test sub-sea robotic technologies.
The objective of the project is to offer an offshore facility to test sub-sea robotic technologies such as autonomous vehicles in conditions representative of those expected at offshore wind sites. It is intended that OEMs, other large industrial companies, the developers and owner/operators will be able to access the site to improve existing and develop the next generation renewable energy technology in the UK.

About the buyer

Contact name

Francesca Robinson

Address

Inovo
121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
Scotland

Telephone

+44 3330041400

Email

procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk

Website

https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk