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Contract for the Supply of a Typhoon HIL404 Real Time Simulator to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

14 Feb 2023 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply of a Typhoon HIL404 Real Time Simulator to expand research capabilities for power network simulation. The contract, valued at £40,579 GBP, was completed through a direct award procurement method. The tender period ended on January 20, 2023, with the contract period starting on January 24, 2023, and ending on February 24, 2023. The buying organisation is the University of Birmingham located at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, in the "Simulators" industry category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the goods sector, to engage in supplying specialised equipment to support research activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. MDL Technologies Limited was awarded the contract and is a large-scale supplier located in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. For businesses looking to grow by providing simulation equipment and services, this tender presents a valuable opportunity within the research and academic sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of a Typhoon HIL404 Real Time Simulator to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The contract for the purchase will expand the capabilities of the simulator and enable the simulator of the power network required for the research project funding the equipment. This requirement is for the expansion of the existing facility at the University of Birmingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aeec2787-d7b6-4e77-b415-f85823fd79fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345464b7-6a6e-47bd-ae0a-44fa247c7e55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,579 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,579 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2023 - 24 Feb 2023 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MDL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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