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The Supply and Delivery of a programmable Power Supply

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde procured a contract for the supply and delivery of a programmable power supply, focused on the Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department's needs. The procurement was undertaken via an open procedure under the guidance of Innovate UK funding. Extensive requirements included a high voltage and current range solution for measuring superconducting device losses. The awarded contract, valued at £81,756.00, commenced on 4 November 2024 and will span 13 months, with MCS Test Equipment Ltd t/a Test Equity being the selected supplier. The contract award stage marks the completion of the procurement project, with all specified goods to be delivered to the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (UKM82).

This procurement presents growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specializing in advanced electrical testing equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering high current, high-frequency tools for academic research can benefit greatly. Companies providing innovative solutions with a robust after-sale support structure, including warranty and maintenance services, stand well-positioned to win similar future tenders. The project underscores a significant demand within educational institutions for specialized, high-precision electrical equipment, encouraging sustained engagement for suitable suppliers in this niche market.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of a programmable Power Supply

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a Contract for the supply and delivery of a programmable Power Supply to a single supplier. The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) secured funding from Innovate UK to acquire a solution with a large voltage and current range that will allow researchers to use high currents and frequencies to measure AC losses in high power superconducting devices. It is envisioned that the contract will run for a period of 13 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) Department seek to award a contract to a single supplier to supply and deliver a programmable power supply for AC loss measurements and other tests of superconducting devices. This purchase will allow the Project Team to use high currents and frequencies to measure AC losses in high power superconducting devices. The specification shall include the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: # The Contracting Authority requires a solution that has a maximum AC current output RMS value 500A (one phase) with a resolution of 0.1A. # The Supplier's solution shall have maximum AC voltage output RMS value 300V (one phase) with a resolution of 0.01V. # The offered solution's Output frequency must operate at the range 0-500Hz with 0,01Hz resolution and <0,1% accuracy. # The Supplier's offered solution must include programmable, PC connections (USB, ethernet or RS232). # In relation to the above, please confirm what will be included in your offered solution. # The offered solution must include a minimum 12 months' warranty on all hardware and software and will include all repairs and maintenance FOC under the contract. # The offered solution will have a power input source of 220V- 415V AC 50Hz. # The proposed solution will include internal protection circuits. # The offered solution will include a voltage ripple RMS < 0.9 V. # The offered solution will include a DC mode with output DC power up to 80kW with resolution 0.001 kW.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775332
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518341
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

31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies

31156000 - Interruptible power supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 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
Maureen McMillan, Peter Cameron
Contact Email
maureen.mcmillan@strath.ac.uk, peter.cameron@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCS TEST EQUIPMENT LTD T/A TEST EQUITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512131
    The Supply and Delivery of a programmable Power Supply - The Contracting Authority (University of Strathclyde) is carrying out a Procurement exercise for the supply and Delivery of an AC Power Supply.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518341
    The Supply and Delivery of a programmable Power Supply - The Contracting Authority seeks to award a Contract for the supply and delivery of a programmable Power Supply to a single supplier. The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) secured funding from Innovate UK to acquire a solution with a large voltage and current range that will allow researchers to use high currents and frequencies to measure AC losses in high power superconducting devices. It is envisioned that the contract will run for a period of 13 months.

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