Published date: 3 September 2021

This notice was replaced on 8 October 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 8 October 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

  • Analysis services - 71620000

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£55,000

Procurement reference

OREC001-DN562914-86514100

Published date

3 September 2021

Closing date

9 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

26 September 2021

Contract end date

18 February 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The purpose of this project is to identify risks to FOW project development with this part focusing on Vessels, Heavy Lift and Logistics Equipment side.

Identify and assess the future requirements for key resources for FOW project delivery, specifically in terms of, vessels (and associated FOW specific installation equipment), heavy lift and logistics equipment, between now and 2040 based on high, medium and low deployment scenarios that will be provided by ORE Catapult;

Consideration of whole FOW project life cycle - development, construction, operation and maintenance, decommissioning;

Make an assessment on other industries, such as but not limited to the Fixed Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage and any other relevant sectors, if they are in growth or decline and how they will impact availability of vessels (and associated FOW specific installation equipment), heavy lift and logistics equipment in the FOW sector.

Assess, and where possible quantify, the existing availability and capabilities of vessels, heavy lift and logistics equipment for the deployment of FOW projects in the UK (with consideration of the international supply chain providing these services);

Identify areas where and when significant supply vs demand issues may result in significantly increased costs and / or reduced availability of vessels, large vessel equipment, heavy lift and logistics equipment;

Identify and describe activities which would help address the issues identified above, including collaborative and cross-industry opportunities;

Highlight supply chain and skills development opportunities associated with FOW, including reference to its role supporting the energy (skills) transition.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Clare Colledge

Address

Hayle Marine
Renewables Business Park, North Quay
Hayle
TR27 4DD
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 3330041400

Email

procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk

Website

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