Tender

Realtime Simulator

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Tender

19 Jan 2023 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, is looking to enhance its real-time simulation capability with a new real-time simulator suitable for wind industry power converters and automation industry drives. The procurement is for goods in the "Simulators" category. The location for the equipment will be in Blyth, Northumberland, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 20th February 2023. The contract period is from 28th March 2023 to 27th March 2024.

This tender by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult presents an opportunity for businesses in the power electronics and wind industry sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) especially are encouraged to participate. The project's focus on novel control strategies and renewable energy devices makes it suitable for businesses seeking to innovate in the renewable energy sector. The location in Blyth, Northumberland, offers a controlled environment for testing and validation of energy devices, presenting a unique growth opportunity for businesses in this field.

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Notice Title

Realtime Simulator

Notice Description

ORE Catapult is in the process of enhancing its real-time simulation capability and subsequently have a requirement for a real-time simulator that is capable of communicating with standard wind industry power converters and automation industry drives which will allow ORE Catapult to conduct novel control strategy of complex power systems and power electronics systems in a high speed and accurate manner. The equipment will be located on the mineGrid (Grid Emulator System) test stand based at the Technology Development Centre (TDC) in Blyth, Northumberland, in an enclosed facility. The test stand will allow the possibility of accelerated validation of wind and marine renewable energy devices, generators, electrical balance of plant components, hydrogen electrolysers and energy storage devices in a controlled environment, reducing time to market, improving reliability and mitigating the risks associated with deployment of these devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08d38196-dfbc-4dc3-aacf-fd6f04cddafb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca27e1c-cb0e-4846-80f8-8767f9d79984
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2023 - 27 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Ross Cook
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7425657551

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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