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

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 08:20

Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Edinburgh focused on acquiring a High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for testing electrical power conversion equipment. The tender falls within the goods category under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located within Edinburgh, Scotland (region UKM75), the procurement reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 28th May 2025. Using an open procurement method, the tender was part of a broader effort to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems. The procurement's initial tendering phase began in March 2025, with submissions concluding by 11th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical testing equipment and precision systems. The open procurement procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to compete, benefiting small to large enterprises with advanced technical solutions. Companies possessing expertise in the delivery, installation, and continued technical support for high-power testing systems would particularly thrive. Given the nature of the project, firms that offer innovative technical solutions and reliable service delivery are well-positioned to grow their business through such high-value contracts.

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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/050043-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£707,600 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20251 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES

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