Published date: 20 June 2023

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Opportunity (published 20 June 2023, last edited 27 July 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71621000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£45,000

Procurement reference

OREC001-DN673319-36011557

Published date

20 June 2023

Closing date

28 July 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

21 August 2023

Contract end date

15 January 2024

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?

No

Description

Project Objective(s)
The project is intended to deliver the following objectives:
Develop method statements for removing a floating offshore wind turbine from its installed location and returning it to the quayside, with a focus on making safe and protecting the integrity of mooring and cabling systems in its absence. Particular focus will be given to cable wet mate/quick release and protection as well as management of large lengths of deep water cable / mooring;

Identify and assess solutions to maintain production from the remaining turbines in the array that have been interrupted by the removal of the turbine being towed;

Develop method statements for quayside management of a floating offshore wind turbine during major maintenance activities. e.g. guard vessel/anchoring requirements, exclusion zones, port restrictions, management of high tension mooring lines;

Identify innovation opportunities associated with these activities to reduce risk, cost etc.

All tender documents can be found at www.procontract.due-north.com free of charge. Project Number: DN673319

About the buyer

Contact name

Craig Corbett

Address

Inovo
121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 3330041418

Email

procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk

Website

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