Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Inovo, 121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
UK
Contact person: Mr Craig Corbett
Telephone: +44 3330041418
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=df39048a-2647-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Compliance with grant funding agreement
I.5) Main activity
Other: Research & Development
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Joule Phase 2b Tower Demonstrator
II.1.2) Main CPV code
31000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
ORE Catapult Development Services Limited is a subsidiary of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and for the purpose of this requirement, ORE Catapult are facilitating the procurement process on behalf of ODSL. Any subsequent contract award from this process will be issued by ODSL.
The Joule team, ORE Catapult Development Services Limited (delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) and National Composite Centre, are working on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The team has the requirement to demonstrate innovations in wind turbine technology to decrease the cost of energy. The focus of Joule Phase 2b is a series of innovations to enable composite turbine towers.
The Joule team intends to procure three (3) prototypes of the composite tower, which will be tested to demonstrate the innovative technologies.
ODSL is conducting market research to identify what service options are available. Your feedback will be utilised to develop the commercial strategy and scope of works for the requirement.
This PIN Notice and questionnaire is for information gathering and market engagement purposes only. This market research is not a call for competition.
Please note that participating in market research it is not a guarantee or commitment by ODSL of any potential business. Any external services that are procured shall be actioned by a procurement process that complies with ODSLs procedures.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
450 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
ORE Catapult Development Services Limited is a subsidiary of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and for the purpose of this requirement, ORE Catapult are facilitating the procurement process on behalf of ODSL. Any subsequent contract award from this process will be issued by ODSL.
The Joule team, ORE Catapult Development Services Limited (delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult) and National Composite Centre, are working on behalf of the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The team has the requirement to demonstrate innovations in wind turbine technology to decrease the cost of energy. The focus of Joule Phase 2b is a series of innovations to enable composite turbine towers.
The Joule team intends to procure three (3) prototypes of the composite tower, which will be tested to demonstrate the innovative technologies.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/09/2023
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
07/09/2023