Tender

Test Suite for Power Conversion Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is in the tender stage for the procurement of a Test Suite for Power Conversion Equipment, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within its School of Engineering. The procurement falls under the industry category of education, specifically targeting the supply, installation, and technical support services for power conversion test equipment. The open procedure for procuring these goods has a value of £210,000 and the tender submission deadline is set for 11 April 2025. The equipment is to be delivered to the University of Edinburgh, located in the region of UKM75 (Edinburgh), with the contract commencing on the same date as the deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, particularly those with expertise in power conversion technology. Companies capable of providing between 2-4 bidirectional ac or dc amplifier systems, capable of handling power levels of 30-50 kVA, will find this to be an attractive opportunity to enhance their presence in the academic sector. The technical and price evaluation criteria set at 70% and 30% respectively indicate that high-quality technical solutions will be highly valued. This procurement invites businesses to expand their customer base by partnering with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test Suite for Power Conversion Equipment

Notice Description

Test Suite for Power Conversion Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh invites you to tender for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a Test-Suite for Power Conversion Equipment capable of testing electrical power conversion equipment at power levels in the region of 30-50 kVA to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, The School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh. This test-suite is expected to contain between 2-4 ac or dc amplifier systems that are bidirectional.

Renewal: Additional warranty period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792948
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525711
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.operations@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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