Tender

GB-Egham: RHUL-23108 Procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) Real-Time Power System Simulation Platform for Research and Student Use

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Tender

15 Jun 2023 at 07:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London, has initiated a tender (BIP788310326) for the procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) real-time power system simulation platform for research and student use in the department of Electronic Engineering. This tender falls under the 'Research, testing and scientific technical simulator' industry category with an estimated value of £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on June 29, 2023. The contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses in the goods sector, particularly those experienced in providing real-time power system simulation platforms, are well-suited to compete. The geographical location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties must ensure their proposals meet the essential requirements outlined and be prepared for the confirmation of research equipment funding award before contract award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Egham: RHUL-23108 Procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) Real-Time Power System Simulation Platform for Research and Student Use

Notice Description

Procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) real-time power system simulation platform for research and student use within the university's department of Electronic Engineering. This requirement also includes an agreement (subject to available funding/requirements) for any associated requirements (upgrades, additional modelling scenarios) over the next three years. Est value of initial equipment 85-95k ex VAT. Value of no-commitment future requirements over next 3 years 0-75k. Further details available within documentation for download from e-tendering portal. PLEASE NOTE THAT all proposals must meet the ESSENTIAL requirements of the specification as a minimum, and award of contract is subject to confirmation of research equipment funding award. 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/e29ed48c-2635-47ca-84ed-c4adf1f1ef52
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

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

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

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
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Further Information

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