Offshore Renewable Energy (“ORE”) Catapult has a requirement to build a Technology Development Centre (“TDC”) and to do so, it needs to refurbish an existing storage building at our site in Blyth, Northumberland, which is approximately 1800m2 in floorspace.

ORE Catapult is therefore hosting an event on Thursday 01 September 2022, at its facility in Blyth, Northumberland to carry out early market engagement. NB: suppliers are to note that the PIN will not be used to reduce procurement timescales.

The work can be broken down into three (3) separate lots, although suppliers are to note that the final specifications are yet to be fully scoped. ORE Catapult is open to suppliers applying for any one or more of the following Lots:

• Lot 1: a requirement exists to create in the region of 600m2 of office and welfare space within an existing building, with the remaining space being configured for testing and engineering workshops. Works are likely to include refurbishment of steel works, replacement of the cladding, some ground works, replacement of doors, as well as complete fit out of the interior, including furnishings.

• Lot 2: to upgrade the High voltage electrical infrastructure supplies to the building, and installation of suitable switch gear to provide 415v supplies to the test equipment that is to be installed within the building.

• Lot 3: to construct permanent weather proofing to the 6MW bearing test rig, which would require a footprint of approximately 8m by 8m to a height of approx 10m.

Full occupancy is expected by Q2 of 2023, with renovation costs estimated in the region of £1.8m, which is being funded by a combination of Innovate UK, the Blyth Town Deal and the North of Tyne combined Authority.

We anticipate that the ITT will follow the “Open” procurement process and will not be issued until early September 2022.

Catapults

The Catapults are elite technology and innovation centres established by the UK Government (through Innovate UK) in high growth industries and are designed to bridge the gap between Government, universities, research institutions and innovative businesses of all sizes. Their objective is to transform great research rapidly into commercial success to support the industry and to generate economic growth. Catapults represent a long-term strategic investment by Innovate UK in the UK’s innovation capability.

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

ORE Catapult (https://ore.catapult.org.uk) is the UK's leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy. Headquartered in Glasgow, it has world-leading test and demonstration facilities in Blyth, Northumberland and Fife, Scotland. ORE Catapult’s vision is to be the world’s leading offshore renewable energy technology centre by 2030.

ORE Catapult will play a key role in delivering the UK’s largest clean growth opportunity, through our mission to accelerate the creation and growth of UK companies in the offshore renewable energy sector. We will use our unique facilities and research and engineering capabilities to bring together industry and academia and drive innovation in renewable energy.

Agenda:

11am - Arrival

11.15am - Presentation

12.30pm - Lunch and Networking

1pm - Site Tour

2pm - Close

Attendance is limited to TWO persons per company. Lunch will be provided, allowing suppliers to network, therefore please provide below any dietary requirements.

Suppliers are expected to provide their own personal protective equipment (“PPE”) as ORE Catapult has only limited visitor stock. PPE required is: safety helmet, hi vis vest, safety glasses and safety shoes.

ORE Catapult TDC Supplier Event