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Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2022 at 12:21

Award

11 Jan 2022 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Strathclyde, which is seeking to upgrade its Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) at the Power Network Development Centre in Glasgow, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category and is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 10 January 2022. The procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition and has an estimated value of £685,000. This upgrade is planned to last for an initial 15-month period, including lead time and a 12-month warranty after delivery and commissioning.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in technical equipment upgrades or scientific simulator technology to grow through participation in public procurement. Companies that can provide compatible components or enhancements for existing simulation systems, particularly those with experience in educational or research environments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The option for additional deliveries specified by the contracting authority further allows suppliers to cultivate ongoing relationships and potentially secure future contracts through partial replacements or extensions of existing supplies.

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Notice Title

Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator

Notice Description

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the upgrade of an existing Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) at the University of Strathclyde Power Network Development Centre (PNDC). The contract duration is estimated to be for an initial 15-month period inclusive of lead time and 12 month warranty after delivery and commissioning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to award this contract under the conditions of regulation 33.4.b of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations. This Contract will include an upgrade of an existing system already on site, the upgrade will include but not be limited to; - Part exchange of RTDS old processor cards (x22 PB5) with newer version. - Part exchange of RTDS old communication interface cards (x2 GTNET, x6 GTWIF) with newer version. - Addition of new high-speed 2x GTFPGA interface. - PNDC retains analogue and digital I/O cards, GTSYNC time synchronisation cards and global bus hub for processor coordination.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Procurement Information

This purchase is an upgrade to an existng Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) at the PNDC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030960
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006158-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,366,050 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kirstie Peffers
Contact Email
kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RTDS TECHNOLOGIES

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