Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult: Technology Review of Load Reduction Devices

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary

Title:	Technology Review of Load Reduction Devices
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	This project will assess the potential of LRDs to reduce costs in Floating Wind mooring systems. Given the sector’s focus on cost reduction, there is growing interest in such technologies. With appropriate due diligence, LRDs may provide a cost-effective solution for floating wind sites, without compromising system integrity. There is also potential to collaborate with LRD OEMs on case studies. Two OEMs — Dublin Offshore and TF Marine — are already aware of the project and are willing to support the awarded contractor with inputs and assumptions, to a reasonable level.
Published:	30/04/2025 09:01

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UK-Glasgow: Technical analysis or consultancy services.

Scope

Description: This project will assess the potential of LRDs to reduce costs in Floating Wind mooring systems. Given the sector’s focus on cost reduction, there is growing interest in such technologies. With appropriate due diligence, LRDs may provide a cost-effective solution for floating wind sites, without compromising system integrity.
There is also potential to collaborate with LRD OEMs on case studies. Two OEMs — Dublin Offshore and TF Marine — are already aware of the project and are willing to support the awarded contractor with inputs and assumptions, to a reasonable level.
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 95,000 excluding VAT GBP 114,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
23/06/2025 to 22/07/2026
CPV Classifications:
71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services.
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Quality criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Interview / Weighting: 10

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 15/05/2025 Time: 14:00Tender submission deadline: 22/05/2025 Time: 14:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No

Procedure

Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

       Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, PYJB-8958-TLYW
       121 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, United Kingdom
       Email: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None