Tender

GB-Bath: High-Performance Programmable AC Power Supply

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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31 Oct 2023 at 10:15

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18 Oct 2023 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has issued a tender for a High-Performance Programmable AC Power Supply in Bath, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 3rd November 2023 and contract period starting from 20th November 2023 to 19th January 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 100,000. The power supply transformers fall under the goods category, and the University requires a power supply with specific technical specifications to characterise superconductor AC losses and battery cell.

This tender by the University of Bath presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to participate. Businesses capable of providing a high-performance programmable AC power supply within the specified parameters between 45 kVA to 75 kVA, with varying RMS current for both 1 phase and 3 phase outputs, and adjustable frequency and voltage, are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority will select tenderers based on the predetermined procurement criteria set out for the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: High-Performance Programmable AC Power Supply

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 31 October 2023 for the following reason: 10. Deadline for Expression of Interest * Amended to 10th November 2023, 14:00.(The University of Bath requires a high-performance programmable AC power supply with variable frequency to characterise superconductor AC losses and battery cell. It will also be used as a grid simulator. The researchers who will want to access this equipment work across the areas of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The power rating of AC power supply should be between 45 kVA to 75 kVA. AC output should be capable for both 1 phase output and 3 phase output. 1 phase RMS current should be 0~270 A to 450 A and 3 phase RMS current should be 0~90A to 150 A. AC output voltage should be 0~350 V. AC output frequency should be capable from 16 Hz to 2.4 kHz.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9e0f39-abf7-4a52-929e-249ad0d7101c
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

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

CPV Codes

31174000 - Power supply transformers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2023 - 19 Jan 2024 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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