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(NU/1573) Supply of Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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27 May 2020 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, located in England, which is seeking proposals for the supply of a Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid as part of the AT-SGIRES project for Damascus University in Syria. This tender, identified as (NU/1573), was initiated with a total value of £80,000. The tender period has closed, with submissions required by 25 March 2020. The award was made on 20 April 2020 to OPAL-RT Europe, with the contract delivery set from 21 April 2020 to 30 June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical machinery and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced simulation and testing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in goods, especially those innovating in renewable energy integration and smart grid solutions, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on after-sales support and maintenance further underscores the potential for ongoing partnerships and service contracts following initial procurement.

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Notice Title

(NU/1573) Supply of Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid

Notice Description

The University intends to purchase a Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid for Damascus University, Syria. This Microgrid test bed will be used to deliver the activities of Advanced Teaching and training on Smart grid & Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems (AT-SGIRES) project, funded by EACEA Erasmus+. This test bed will be the core component of AT-SGIRES Smart Grid laboratory at Damascus University (DU). This equipment must be designed to provide the possibilities of simulating the distribution networks under future scenarios of high integration of renewable energy resources. An integral part of the test bed is a real-time network simulator (RTNS). This allows for detailed real-time simulation of networks using sophisticated models that can interact with the physical laboratory environment. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to Damascus University/Syria, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-469c083e-b8fa-4acf-8996-22f52f706132
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267975a5-dcae-41d9-9149-c5bb49020d3f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPAL-RT EUROPE

Further Information

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