Tender

High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law, is inviting tenders for the supply, installation, and technical services/support of a High-Power High-Bandwidth Power-Amplifier System. This procurement, classified under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)', is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems. Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the tender process is currently active and conducted under an open procedure with electronic submissions accepted until 11 April 2025. The contract is valued at £850,000 GBP and includes a performance period of 720 days, with potential renewals for additional warranty periods.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in high-power electrical equipment and testing systems. Companies that can supply robust and technically proficient high-bandwidth power amplifiers would be well-suited to compete. The contracting organisation, University of Edinburgh, is seeking technical excellence and competitive pricing, with technical criteria carrying 70% of the evaluation weight and price the remaining 30%. Business growth can be fostered through long-term collaboration, potential renewals, and establishing a foothold within the educational and research sectors. The procurement method and detailed requirements ensure a transparent and straightforward tendering process, enabling businesses to showcase their expertise effectively.

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Notice Title

High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

Notice Description

High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1. You are invited to tender for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a High-Power High-Bandwidth Power-Amplifier System capable of testing electrical power conversion equipment at power levels in the region of 200 kVA to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, The School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh.

Renewal: Additional warranty periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008715-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aoughton@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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