MWS Demonstrator Platform Assembly and Float-out

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.MPS will demonstrate its sector leading wave energy converter and floating offshore energy platform system at the grid connected BiMEP test site in northern Spain. The Megawatt Scale (MWS) Demonstrator project will begin 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 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/As part of this project we are now seeking an experienced contractor to assemble the various components of the platform as well as perform platform float out.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=119266.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. (WA Ref:119266)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: This project is part of a WEFO funded operation.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.