Planning

Supply and Delivery of Load Banks for PNDC

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

19 Oct 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a Body governed by public law in the Education sector, located in Glasgow, UK, is planning a tender for the supply and delivery of Load Banks for the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC). The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a closing date for expressing interest set as 24th October 2023. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the goods category, particularly those capable of providing Load Banks meeting specific technical requirements, to compete for a contract with the University.

The procurement process initiated by the University of Strathclyde involves seeking interest for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of Load Banks for the PNDC. Businesses specializing in electric power equipment and solutions, with expertise in meeting precise technical specifications such as operating voltages and power ratings, remote control capabilities, and adherence to safety standards regarding leakage current, are well-suited to participate in this tender. By meeting the outlined requirements, businesses can position themselves for growth opportunities in supplying essential infrastructure for electric vehicle charging testing at the PNDC, offering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Load Banks for PNDC

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) seek notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the supply, delivery installation and commissioning of multiple Load Banks for the Centre. Potential tenderers who believe they can fulfill the high-level requirement detailed in this PIN are asked to note their interest against this notice by the closing date of 15:00pm the 24th of October 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority on behalf of The Power Network Distribution Centre (PNDC) seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of approximately five (5) Load Banks. The solution will be used for building Electric Vehicle (EV) load emulators for testing EV chargers at PNDC, University of Strathclyde. The Contracting Authority seeks a solution that can conform to the non-exhaustive requirements listed below: The offered solution will be capable of operating as a single-phase load, with a rated voltage of 230 V at 50 Hz, with a rated power of greater than 7 kW. It is envisioned that the offered solution is capable of operating as a three-phase load, with a rated voltage of 400 V at 50 Hz, and the rated power of greater than 22 kW. The equipment's operation must be possible through an external communications interface using an open protocol. It is envisioned that the offered solution will be controlled remotely from a PC running control scripts. The awarded solution's leakage current must be low enough that it can draw load from an off-the-shelf electric vehicle charge point without tripping integrated RCDs. It is the Contracting Authority's understanding that EV charge point integrated RCDs are typically set to trip at 30mA ac / 6mA dc. Therefore, the load bank leakage current should be confidently below this. The offered solution must have an in-built measurement system that measures the load current, voltage and power. It must be possible to poll these values from the PC that runs the load bank control scripts. The minimum step size of the load bank shall be less than 500 W when the load bank is configured as a single-phase load, and 1000 W, when the load bank is configured as a three-phase load. The offered solution must have a physical emergency stop button that can isolate the load bank from the power supply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490856
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

31174000 - Power supply transformers

31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Natasha Murray
Contact Email
natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490856
    Supply and Delivery of Load Banks for PNDC - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) seek notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the supply, delivery installation and commissioning of multiple Load Banks for the Centre. Potential tenderers who believe they can fulfill the high-level requirement detailed in this PIN are asked to note their interest against this notice by the closing date of 15:00pm the 24th of October 2023.

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