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Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult: Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)

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Notice Summary
Title: Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)
Notice type: UK5: Transparency notice
Authority: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Nature of contract: Not applicable
Procedure: Direct award
Short Description: This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA. Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE) to down select suitable offshore wind zones and develop their seabed concession process. UFRJ/COPPE’s scope will be provided through fixed price [£37,900, including £4,200 for T&S to facilitate and attend workshops in Rio and Brasilia], with a team of eight specialists, aims to assist the Energy Research Office (EPE) of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in the development and application of a robust methodology for identifying and prioritizing offshore wind areas suitable for seabed concession offering: Engagement with key Brazilian Stakeholders, To access Gaps associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, Guideline Report of gaps and recommendations associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, and Interministerial workshop in Brasilia and feedback Report.
Published: 12/09/2025 14:25
UK5: Transparency notice Published 12/09/2025

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

ORE Catapult


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYJB-8958-TLYW


Address:


121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
UK


Contact name:

Sian Kerrison


Email:

procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk


Telephone:

01234567890


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Direct award







Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0



Scope



Title:

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)


Reference number:

ORE/25/049



Description:

This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA.

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE) to down select suitable offshore wind zones and develop their seabed concession process.

UFRJ/COPPE’s scope will be provided through fixed price [£37,900, including £4,200 for T&S to facilitate and attend workshops in Rio and Brasilia], with a team of eight specialists, aims to assist the Energy Research Office (EPE) of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in the development and application of a robust methodology for identifying and prioritizing offshore wind areas suitable for seabed concession offering:
Engagement with key Brazilian Stakeholders,
To access Gaps associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil,
Guideline Report of gaps and recommendations associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, and
Interministerial workshop in Brasilia and feedback Report.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978672610








Participation



Suitable for SMEs:

No


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Lots





Description:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES



Above threshold:

No


Suitable for SMEs:

No


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

19/09/2025 to 31/03/2026


CPV classifications:


73110000 - Research services.



Contract can be extended:

No



Delivery regions:


BR - Brazil








Suppliers


Lot 1


Title:

Not provided





Supplier:

The Foundation of the Coordination of Projects, Research and Technological Studies - COPPETEC


Companies House:

PQWB-9833-GTTT


Address:


Technological Management Center CGTEC, CT2 Moniz Aragão Street, Nº 360, Block 1 - Fundão Island - University
Brazil
21941-594
BR


Email:

tramitacao@coppetec.ufrj.br


Telephone:

+55 2136223440


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Contract Terms



Contract terms:

Not provided


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Direct Award Justification



Allowed by statutory instrument:

No



Direct award justifications:


Single supplier - intellectual property
User choice contract


Justification description:

Named within a grant funding agreement, no option to select another company




Special regime:


None



Other organisations


Not provided
Award Notice
UK6: Contract award notice Published 12/09/2025

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)


Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

ORE Catapult


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYJB-8958-TLYW


Address:


121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
UK


Contact name:

Sian Kerrison


Email:

procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk


Telephone:

01234567890


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Direct award







Tenders received:

1


Tenders assessed:

1


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)


Reference number:

ORE/25/049



Description:

This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA.

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE) to down select suitable offshore wind zones and develop their seabed concession process.

UFRJ/COPPE’s scope will be provided through fixed price [£37,900, including £4,200 for T&S to facilitate and attend workshops in Rio and Brasilia], with a team of eight specialists, aims to assist the Energy Research Office (EPE) of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in the development and application of a robust methodology for identifying and prioritizing offshore wind areas suitable for seabed concession offering:
Engagement with key Brazilian Stakeholders,
To access Gaps associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil,
Guideline Report of gaps and recommendations associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, and
Interministerial workshop in Brasilia and feedback Report.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980004042









Contract value:

Not provided



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 37,900 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

11/09/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

18/09/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

19/09/2025 to 31/03/2026


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


73110000 - Research services.



Delivery regions:


BR - Brazil





Supplier




Supplier:

The Foundation of the Coordination of Projects, Research and Technological Studies - COPPETEC


Companies House:

PQWB-9833-GTTT


Address:


Technological Management Center CGTEC, CT2 Moniz Aragão Street, Nº 360, Block 1 - Fundão Island - University
Brazil
21941-594
BR


Email:

tramitacao@coppetec.ufrj.br


Telephone:

+55 2136223440


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided
Related Notice
UK7: Contract details notice Published 15/09/2025

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)


Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

ORE Catapult


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYJB-8958-TLYW


Address:


121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
UK


Contact name:

Sian Kerrison


Email:

procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk


Telephone:

01234567890


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Direct award







Tenders received:

1


Tenders assessed:

1


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE)


Reference number:

ORE/25/049



Description:

This notice is in relation to the appointment of a sub-contractor under an existing GFA.

Supporting the Energy Research Office of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (EPE) to down select suitable offshore wind zones and develop their seabed concession process.

UFRJ/COPPE’s scope will be provided through fixed price [£37,900, including £4,200 for T&S to facilitate and attend workshops in Rio and Brasilia], with a team of eight specialists, aims to assist the Energy Research Office (EPE) of the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) in the development and application of a robust methodology for identifying and prioritizing offshore wind areas suitable for seabed concession offering:
Engagement with key Brazilian Stakeholders,
To access Gaps associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil,
Guideline Report of gaps and recommendations associated with the first offshore wind area concession in Brazil, and
Interministerial workshop in Brasilia and feedback Report.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=980230017









Contract value:

Not provided



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Not provided


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 37,900 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

11/09/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

15/09/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

19/09/2025 to 31/03/2026


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


73110000 - Research services.



Delivery regions:


BR - Brazil




Supplier




Supplier:

The Foundation of the Coordination of Projects, Research and Technological Studies - COPPETEC


Companies House:

PQWB-9833-GTTT


Address:


Technological Management Center CGTEC, CT2 Moniz Aragão Street, Nº 360, Block 1 - Fundão Island - University
Brazil
21941-594
BR


Email:

tramitacao@coppetec.ufrj.br


Telephone:

+55 2136223440


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:


Not provided


Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided