Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System

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Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System

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We seek a system to allow us to test electrical machines with a minimum power-rating of 20 kW and ideally higher powers. Our researchers design, develop and test small electrical machines (at full scale), as well as downscaled prototypes of electrical machines for large offshore renewable energy applications.

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We seek a system to allow us to test electrical machines with a minimum power-rating of 20 kW and ideally higher powers. Our researchers design, develop and test small electrical machines (at full scale), as well as downscaled prototypes of electrical machines for large offshore renewable energy applications. To date, we have used an in-house drivetrain test rig, rated at 20kW and with variable speed capability up to 100rpm. This effectively means that we can control torque or rotational speed and the effective electrical load on the electrical machine under test. In our current and future work, we are interested in applying the non-torque loads that might be present in full scale environments to the electrical machines under test. In particular we would like to understand how air-gaps of the electrical machine under test will vary when subjected to those non-torque loads, and hence impact on electrical performance and mechanical integrity. Ideally this system would allow a complete electrical machine to be tested, without separation of and independent mounting of the rotor and stator of the electrical machine under test. The minimum power-rating we desire for the new system is 20 kW, and the minimum speed is 100 rpm, but we are interested in solutions that provide higher power and speed ranges beyond these values. System foot print: 5 m by 2 m Typical electrical machine under-test: 1m outer diameter and 0.4m in axial length Maximum height (when electrical machine under test is mounted): 2 m Power electrical machine under test: 20kW Rotational speed electrical machine under test: 100rpm Vertical force: 50kN Horizontal force: 50kN Moment about vertical: 25 kNm Moment about horizontal: 25 kNm

Renewal: Potential for renewal to incorporate long-term servicing options.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c426
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063130-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
CPV Codes: 31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators

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Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 26 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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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

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