Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
London
UK
E-mail: internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@beis.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Central Government Authority
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
200000
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75211200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Early notice of an upcoming Viet Nam Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence - Implementation Phase opportunity within the next 6 months.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
76520000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This opportunity is for the appointment of a project partner to deliver an implementation phase for a Viet Nam Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind. Following the success of the initial scoping exercise for a delivered earlier this year, this funding will deliver the next phase of the project. Building on the collaborative partnerships established in the first phase, the delivery partner will be expected to develop international and local partnerships further, as well as identifying (and securing) a sustainable option for the longevity of the CoE. This will include activities such as: (a) developing a proposal for implementation; (b) finalising/securing project owners and managers; and (c) delivering an initial core set of activities in support of objectives laid out in the scoping study for capacity building, RD&D and skills & training. The exact scope of the implementation phase is to be determined by the supplier in partnership with the international community within Viet Nam and outside, as well as HMG, whilst providing value for money.
Value: £200k
Timing: Subject to competitive process, expected project start in September 2023 to March 2024
This PIN provides notice of the early market engagement event on this new procurement which will be held on Friday 23rd June at 12:00 UK time and will be held via MS Teams.
Please email internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@beis.gov.uk to register for the EME and receive more information about the event.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/08/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/06/2023