Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-daaa-715f-a242-7775409ac9a7/rain-erosion-test-rig cancelled GB open procedure # Rain Erosion Test Rig [Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/offshore-renewable-energy-catapult) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Apr 2017 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ORE Catapult has the objective to develop a state-of-the-art rain erosion test facility for wind turbine rotor blades. This test facility will include a “rotating arm” rain erosion test rig which will be used to research the fundamental science behind rain erosion on wind turbine blades. To support the development of this test method, the rain erosion test rig must be sufficient in design, functionality and operation to simulate reproducible rain erosion test conditions that are representative of the operating environment of offshore wind turbines. Ideally, the rain erosion test rig shall have been designed and built specifically for wind turbine rotor blade applications. The supplier shall be expect to provide all necessary expertise, personnel, materials and instrumentation to design, build, install and commission a rotating arm rain erosion test rig at the ORE Catapult test centre in Blyth. The supplier shall have the capacity to deliver a fully commissioned and operational test rig in a maximum of 6 months Additional information: A Prior Information Notice ("PIN") has been published on Public Contracts Scotland ("PCS") Ref : SEP257969 and OJEU Ref : 462485 for the purposes of market Research Only. It is the intention of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult to hold a supplier day at their site in Blyth , Northumberland on Wednesday 28th September 2016 in respect of their requirement for this Rain Erosion Test Rig. All parties wishing to attend this supplier day must register their interest by e-mailing no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 27th September advising who will be attending. To register your interest in this notice, please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at [publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=462485) Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/32370198-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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