Pre-Qualification Test Transformer – High Voltage (HV) Supply
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£1.1m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
17 Sept 2025
Description
ORE Catapult is seeking build on its capability to test HV cable systems at its testing facility in Blyth, Northumberland and as such is seeking to establish a facility for pre-qualification (PQ) testing of alternating current (AC) submarine export cables. The facility shall be able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of 200 m with potential voltage levels of interest. It is also anticipated that this HV Test Supply will be used to test short (20m) lengths of cables using 600 kV water terminations to breakdown, at voltages up to 600 kV. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980808261
Scope
- Reference
- ORE/25/026
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Jul 2025 to 31 May 2026
- CPV classifications
- 3117200045315400
- Contract locations
- North East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Proposal | Long criteria description | quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial Proposal | Long criteria description | price | 40.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As detailed in tender documents
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£1.1m
Award date
16 Sept 2025
Contract start
30 Sept 2025
Contract end
31 May 2026