Tender

Realtime Simulator

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Tender

08 Sep 2017 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is currently conducting a public procurement process for a "Realtime Simulator" to enhance its real-time simulation capabilities. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the simulation industry, and is located in Blyth, Northumberland. The procurement method is open, with the tender period set to close on 27th September 2017, and the contract period expected to commence on 6th October 2017, lasting until 5th October 2018.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the simulation and renewable energy sectors to expand their capabilities and client base. Companies specialising in the installation of measuring equipment, scientific simulation, and those looking to engage in innovative control strategy development for power systems would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the focus on accelerated validation of wind and marine renewable energy devices presents a chance for growth in a rapidly evolving market.

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Notice Information

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 an eGrid (Grid Emulator System) test stand based in Blyth, Northumberland, in an enclosed facility. The test stand will allow the possibility of accelerated validation of wind and marine renewable energy devices in a controlled environment, reducing time to market, improving reliability and mitigating the risks associated with deployment of these devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c60c8b-4bab-4acb-a8ee-1f201e56b549
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2017 - 5 Oct 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sheena Thomson
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041418

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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