Tender

Test Suite for Power Conversion Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and technical support of a test suite for power conversion equipment. This procurement process, under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment,' is at the tender stage and focuses on enhancing the capacities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems at the School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh. The tender has a budget of £210,000 and requires the delivery of 2-4 bidirectional ac or dc amplifier systems, capable of testing power levels between 30-50 kVA. Interested suppliers should note the deadline for electronic submissions is 12:00 PM on 11th April 2025, with the award period commencing on the same date. The contract period is estimated to span 720 days, and submissions must be made in English via the provided online platform.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with expertise in power conversion technologies. It offers substantial potential for business growth given the high-value contract and requirement for ongoing technical support. Businesses with a robust track record in delivering high-quality technical equipment and services within academic or research settings would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures a transparent process, giving all capable suppliers an equal opportunity to win the contract and build a partnership with a renowned academic institution.

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Notice Title

Test Suite for Power Conversion Equipment

Notice Description

Test Suite for Power Conversion Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a Test-Suite for Power Conversion Equipment capable of testing electrical power conversion equipment at power levels in the region of 30-50 kVA to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, The School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh. This test-suite is expected to contain between 2-4 ac or dc amplifier systems that are bidirectional.

Renewal: Additional warranty period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008718-2025
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
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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