Upgrade of 15MW Drive Train Test Facility for 25MW Turbine Testing at Blyth
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult · Awarded contract
AwardedUpgrade of 15MW Drive Train Test Facility for 25MW Turbine Testing at Blyth
Awarded 04 Jun 2023
Awarded04 Jun 2023
Value£63,037,705.59
SupplierRENK Test System GmbH
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 1y 3mo ago2y 2mo term
Awarded 4 June 2023Expired 30 July 2025
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Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult awarded a contract to RENK Test System GmbH for the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of an upgrade to the existing 15MW Drive Train Test Facility at its Blyth, Northumberland site, enabling testing of turbines up to approximately 25MW.
The contract, valued at £63,037,705.59, was awarded as a single contract without division into lots due to the complexity of the requirements.
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