High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law within the education sector, conducted an open procurement process to acquire a High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group at the University's Institute for Energy Systems. This procurement was classified under the industry category of goods and was delivered to the University's location in Edinburgh, specifically at the Charles Stewart House on Chambers Street. The tender process commenced with an open procedure, concluding with an award notice dated 28th May 2025, following the submission deadline on 11th April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-power electrical equipment and technical services. The contract, valued at approximately £707,600, was awarded to SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES, a large enterprise, indicating the potential for similar businesses, whether large or SMEs, to compete in future tenders if they possess expertise in power amplification systems and related technical services. Additionally, the emphasis on technical quality for award criteria suggests a strong opportunity for businesses that offer innovative and high-quality solutions in the power conversion industry. The procurement process allowed electronic submissions, broadening the accessibility for interested parties across various regions.

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Notice Title

High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

Notice Description

High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1. You are invited to tender for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a High-Power High-Bandwidth Power-Amplifier System capable of testing electrical power conversion equipment at power levels in the region of 200 kVA to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, The School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh.

Renewal: Additional warranty periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792945
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556728
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£707,600 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20251 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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