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Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Load Bank for PNDC

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, situated in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a Load Bank for the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC). This procurement was conducted via an open tender mechanism, concluding with an award on 8th March 2022. The total contract value is £55,266. The tender was initiated on 7th February 2022, with a submission deadline of 18th February 2022. The project falls under the education sector, emphasising collaboration with key partners to enhance capabilities in the aerospace, marine, and transport industries.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers with expertise in electrical infrastructure and equipment provision. Companies that are adept in manufacturing, supplying, and commissioning industrial technology, especially those capable of integrating new systems with existing infrastructure, will find a suitable avenue for growth. The competitive landscape is open to SMEs with the requisite turnover and insurance credentials, as outlined in the procurement requirements, fostering a vibrant marketplace for businesses to contribute to this technological enhancement project.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Load Bank for PNDC

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is conducting this procurement on behalf of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC). PNDC require a single supplier to supply, deliver and commission a Load Bank for the centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Founded by the University of Strathclyde, Scottish Power Energy Networks and SSE Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council, the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), recently secured funding from the Transport Scotland fund to be spent on equipment which enhances PNDC's capability in the aerospace, marine and transport sectors. The equipment will be additional to the current infrastructure at PNDC, and must be connected to/utilise the current infrastructure to provide the enhanced capability. The requirement detailed in the procurement documents relates to a load bank. To increase capacity by 1MVA (resistive) such that the existing load banks (PNDC has 8 existing load banks) and a new 1MW unit can be operated either individually or as a single 1.6MVA system using the existing controllers & communications equipment (handheld and PC based). A 1MW resistive load bank that can seamlessly integrate into the existing system is required. The load bank once delivered shall be installed approximately three months after delivery by PNDC's electrical contractor. The load bank supplier shall commission the unit on site at a mutually agreed date.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681661
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31174000 - Power supply transformers

31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,266 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20223 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
Blair Williamson, Procurement Co-Ordinator
Contact Email
blair.williamson@strath.ac.uk, jen.robertson@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

N J FROMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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