MWS Demonstrator Micrositing Survey

Tender description

Marine Power Systems’ (MPS) mission is to become a world leader in the manufacturing and supply of marine energy extraction hardware by having the highest performance and most cost-effective technology available in the market.We plan to demonstrate our sector leading wave energy converter (WEC) and floating offshore energy platform systems at the grid connected BiMEP test site in northern Spain, beginning operation in early 2023.The project has been part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government and significant private investment has been received to support the project.MPS has already awarded major contracts to deliver the Megawatt Scale (MWS) Demonstrator project, including agreements with PRINCIPIA, Bourbon Subsea Services, Black & Veatch as well as specialist companies in the sector. More information can be found at https://www.marinepowersystems.co.uk/our-blog/.The micrositing survey is required to confirm the location of MPS’ offshore floating energy platform at BiMEP. The survey will also support the anchor design and confirm anchor touch down point. Additionally, the survey will confirm a suitable cable corridor between BiMEPs’ subsea connector and MPS’ platform.MPS requires a highly experienced contractor to complete a micrositing survey at the BiMEP test site.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117820.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. This signifies the start of the MWS demonstrator offshore campaign ahead of the installation of the floating offshore energy platform in 2023 which will include anchors, moorings and subsea cable and will be tendered separately.(WA Ref:117820)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.