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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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31 Aug 2023 at 11:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, also known as Royal Holloway, University of London, has awarded a contract to Opal-RT Europe SAS for the 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. The contract has a value of £150,581 and a contract period from September 3, 2023, to July 31, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on August 22, 2023, in Egham, South East, United Kingdom, under the industry category of Research, Testing, and Scientific Technical Simulator.

This tender presents opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in providing goods for research and educational purposes. Businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of real-time power system simulation platforms, particularly those serving the scientific and educational sectors, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise and capabilities. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract being awarded, creating a positive outlook for businesses interested in future contracts within similar industry categories and specialised goods procurement processes.

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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

AWARDED to Opal-RT Europe SAS, a contract for the 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. Value of no-commitment future requirements over next 3 years 0-75k. 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
ocds-b5fd17-f3d2f65a-d511-4f9d-813a-078459a2eef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fed7660-7f4c-4d9e-866f-ed7b1c6ef573
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£150,581 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,581 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPAL-RT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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