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Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a public procurement process for the "Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator" located in Glasgow, targeting the education industry. This procurement is currently in the award stage following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, awarded to RTDS Technologies Inc., has a total value of £681,050, and it is marked as complete. The contract duration involves an initial 15-month period, which includes delivery and a 12-month warranty post-commissioning.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital simulation technologies and upgrades of existing systems within the education sector. Companies with experience in providing compatible hardware and services, particularly those involved in power network development and simulation technologies, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The upgrade seeks to enhance the performance and functionality of the existing simulator, which may prompt related contracts for maintenance or additional service provisions in line with the established infrastructure.

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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-r6ebe6-0000677241
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Natasha Murray
Contact Email
natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484451

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437337
    Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442647
    Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator - 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.

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