Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c70-cdfe-71d4-a4df-a458f29aadd7/floating-offshore-wind-risks-to-project-development-vessels-heavy-lift-and awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Floating Offshore Wind - Risks to Project Development - Vessels, Heavy Lift and Logistic Plant [Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/offshore-renewable-energy-catapult) Estimated value £55,000 Published 3 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this project is to identify risks to FOW project development with this part focusing on Vessels, Heavy Lift and Logistics Equipment side. Identify and assess the future requirements for key resources for FOW project delivery, specifically in terms of, vessels (and associated FOW specific installation equipment), heavy lift and logistics equipment, between now and 2040 based on high, medium and low deployment scenarios that will be provided by ORE Catapult; Consideration of whole FOW project life cycle - development, construction, operation and maintenance, decommissioning; Make an assessment on other industries, such as but not limited to the Fixed Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage and any other relevant sectors, if they are in growth or decline and how they will impact availability of vessels (and associated FOW specific installation equipment), heavy lift and logistics equipment in the FOW sector. Assess, and where possible quantify, the existing availability and capabilities of vessels, heavy lift and logistics equipment for the deployment of FOW projects in the UK (with consideration of the international supply chain providing these services); Identify areas where and when significant supply vs demand issues may result in significantly increased costs and / or reduced availability of vessels, large vessel equipment, heavy lift and logistics equipment; Identify and describe activities which would help address the issues identified above, including collaborative and cross-industry opportunities; Highlight supply chain and skills development opportunities associated with FOW, including reference to its role supporting the energy (skills) transition. To access the tender documents please register with ProContract as a supplier (Project number 562914) Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5f3b1158-0dea-470d-b5d3-e7eadd4ab93f) 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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