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National Offshore Anemometry Hub (NOAH) Operation & Maintenance Services

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:10.

Opportunity overview

This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (‘ORE Catapult’) as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the ‘Competitive Procedure with Negotiation’ for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). ORE Catapult are seeking a Contractor who can be proactive and recognise potential serial problems, investigate the issue(s), propose viable solutions and communicate with the ORE Catapult Authorised Representative timeously throughout the whole process. You must be excellent at troubleshooting and have the ability/capability to identify problems that will help keep maintenance costs down and availability of the NOAH up. Estimated value for 3+2+5 to include NOAH and other assets £15m. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 Issue Invitation to Participate Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial ITP submission which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 2 Draft ITP Submission Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 3 Negotiations ORE Catapult reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult will inform remaining Tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 4 Final Tender submission (BAFO) ORE Catapult verify final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in the Invitation to Participate. Stage 5 Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Successful Tenderer(s) notified in writing. Unsuccessful Tenderer(s) notified in writing and feedback provided. ORE Catapult delivery team to support Contractor through Pre-Mobilisation Planning

Classification

  • CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
  • CPV34514800 — Offshore platforms

Lots

  • This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (‘ORE Catapult’) as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the ‘Competitive Procedure with Negotiation’ for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). ORE Catapult are seeking a Contractor who can be proactive and recognise potential serial problems, investigate the issue(s), propose viable solutions and communicate with the ORE Catapult Authorised Representative timeously throughout the whole process. You must be excellent at troubleshooting and have the ability/capability to identify problems that will help keep maintenance costs down and availability of the NOAH up. Estimated value for 3+2+5 to include NOAH and other assets £15m. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 Issue Invitation to Participate Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial ITP submission which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 2 Draft ITP Submission Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 3 Negotiations ORE Catapult reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult will inform remaining Tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 4 Final Tender submission (BAFO) ORE Catapult verify final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in the Invitation to Participate. Stage 5 Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Successful Tenderer(s) notified in writing. Unsuccessful Tenderer(s) notified in writing and feedback provided. ORE Catapult delivery team to support Contractor through Pre-Mobilisation PlanningValue not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN746542
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
In the first instance, all appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers. As the UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions, any challenges will be dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
The initial terms shall be for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. ORE Catapult reserve the option to extend year on year thereafter, for up to a further period of five (5) years, subject to funding being made available to ORE Catapult as well as the satisfactory performance of the Contract.

Second Stage

No Negotiation Necessary
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
24 Mar 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
50000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This tender is being issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (‘ORE Catapult’) as a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the ‘Competitive Procedure with Negotiation’ for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). ORE Catapult are seeking a Contractor who can be proactive and recognise potential serial problems, investigate the issue(s), propose viable solutions and communicate with the ORE Catapult Authorised Representative timeously throughout the whole process. You must be excellent at troubleshooting and have the ability/capability to identify problems that will help keep maintenance costs down and availability of the NOAH up. Estimated value for 3+2+5 to include NOAH and other assets £15m. ORE Catapult reserve the right to add additional requirements to the minimum Scope of the Works during the Contract life, as it is deemed appropriate within the Scope of the Works. Accordingly, ORE Catapult intends to award a single contract for the requirement. Phases of the procurement process: Stage 1 Issue Invitation to Participate Tenderers shall be required to submit an initial ITP submission which shall be the basis for any subsequent negotiations. Stage 2 Draft ITP Submission Tenderers shall be required to submit tenders, including preliminary design, in accordance with the details / instructions set out in the ITP. Stage 3 Negotiations ORE Catapult reserve the right to carry out the Competitive procedures with Negotiation in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. ORE Catapult also reserve the right to award a Contract on the basis of the initial tender without entering into negotiation where it is in their best interest to do so. ORE Catapult will inform remaining Tenderers of the common deadline to submit new or revised tenders. Stage 4 Final Tender submission (BAFO) ORE Catapult verify final tenders to ensure they conform to minimum requirements and evaluate on the basis of the published award criteria in the Invitation to Participate. Stage 5 Contract Award / Mandatory Standstill period observed. Successful Tenderer(s) notified in writing. Unsuccessful Tenderer(s) notified in writing and feedback provided. ORE Catapult delivery team to support Contractor through Pre-Mobilisation Planning

Renewal

Description
The initial terms shall be for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. ORE Catapult reserve the option to extend year on year thereafter, for up to a further period of five (5) years, subject to funding being made available to ORE Catapult as well as the satisfactory performance of the Contract.

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34514800
Scheme
CPV
Description
Offshore platforms

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-129412
Name
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC2
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G11RD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Inovo, 121 George Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Compliance with grant funding agreement
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Research and Development

Identifier

Legal Name
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

Contact

Name
Mrs Sian Kerrison
Telephone
+44 3330041400
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-3462
Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKC2 · G11RD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC2

Notice and amendment history

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