# 02962837

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT](/buyers/offshore-renewable-energy-catapult/contract-awards)
- Supplier: DNV UK LIMITED
- Award value: £35,240
- Tender value: £35,240
- Award date: 3 April 2023
- Published: 18 April 2023
- Contract start: 5 April 2023
- Contract end: 9 June 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 96796389-7c49-4e2f-a58f-118d973303f2-636940
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65022a7e-83c1-43c4-9664-5e9b0dfed3da

## Description

This project is a technology agnostic high-level study of the costs, risks and opportunities for different cable topology and cable connection methods \(including subsea wet mate connectors\) for offshore floating wind, in comparison to a more conventional topology in a daisy chain configuration between turbines\. This study is important as it aims to answer the following questions: • What topologies will potentially be used for future FOW sites \(e\.g\. daisy chain, fishbone, or star\)? • What type of connectors will be required and their current technology readiness level \(TRL\) in the subsea sector \(i\.e\. what is going to be available in 2025 to 2030\)? • What are the expected failure modes and reliability level of cable array topologies using subsea connectors versus conventional daisy chain arrangements? How does this influence the overall array-level system reliability and redundancy? • What are the installation characteristics of the comparative array topologies for installation and disconnection \(i\.e\. required vessels and equipment, time scales, any additional risks and uncertainties\)? • What are the comparative purchase, installation and O&M costs for different connector and topology combinations?

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96796389-7c49-4e2f-a58f-118d973303f2-636940)