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Refurbished High Voltage Equipment, Supply, Delivery, Positioning and Testing

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Clyde College recently completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, positioning, and testing of refurbished high-voltage equipment to establish an HV Training and Test Centre. Located at the Cardonald Campus in Glasgow, this project falls under the Education category, reflecting its aim to enhance advanced electrical engineering education for land-based and offshore wind energy systems. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness, and was completed with the contract awarded to Trefoil Energy Systems Ltd on 26th January 2026. The award follows a tender stage which concluded on 12th January 2026, indicating a swift progression through the procurement stages.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical engineering, particularly those specialising in high-voltage equipment. The project supports the replication of real-world HV environments, potentially fostering innovation and skill development in the energy sector, which can drive growth for businesses capable of providing cutting-edge solutions. SMEs like Trefoil Energy Systems Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller entities with the right expertise and accreditations, such as NICEIC and ISO certifications, can effectively compete in this domain. Additionally, the possibility of future equipment needs as indicated in the contract specifications suggests further business opportunities for continued collaboration and expansion within the field.

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Notice Title

Refurbished High Voltage Equipment, Supply, Delivery, Positioning and Testing

Notice Description

Glasgow Clyde College are looking to appoint a contractor to manage the supply, delivery, positioning and testing of Refurbished High Voltage (HV) equipment for the development of an HV Training and Test Centre. This facility will support advanced electrical engineering education for both land-based and offshore wind energy systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards and future workforce needs. The project aims to replicate real-world HV environments, enabling students to safely simulate operational scenarios, fault diagnostics, and system integration processes aligned with awarding body specifications

Lot Information

Lot 1

GCC are looking to appoint a principal contractor to manage the supply, deliver, positioning and testing of High Voltage (HV) equipment for the development of an HV Training and Test Centre. This facility will support advanced electrical engineering education for both land-based and offshore wind energy systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards and future workforce needs. The project aims to replicate real-world HV environments, enabling students to safely simulate operational scenarios, fault diagnostics, and system integration processes aligned with awarding body specifications. The requirement also includes a warranty period of 36 months for all equipment.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: There may be a need for further equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548839
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

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

31211100 - Boards for electrical apparatus

31213200 - Distribution transformers

31214000 - Switchgear

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks 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
GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Joanne McQuillan
Contact Email
procurement@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412729000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G52 3AY
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
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREFOIL ENERGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545605
    Refurbished High Voltage Equipment, Supply, Delivery, Positioning and Testing - Glasgow Clyde College are looking to appoint a contractor to manage the supply, delivery, positioning and testing of Refurbished High Voltage (HV) equipment for the development of an HV Training and Test Centre. This facility will support advanced electrical engineering education for both land-based and offshore wind energy systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards and future workforce needs. The project aims to replicate real-world HV environments, enabling students to safely simulate operational scenarios, fault diagnostics, and system integration processes aligned with awarding body specifications
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548839
    Refurbished High Voltage Equipment, Supply, Delivery, Positioning and Testing - Glasgow Clyde College are looking to appoint a contractor to manage the supply, delivery, positioning and testing of Refurbished High Voltage (HV) equipment for the development of an HV Training and Test Centre. This facility will support advanced electrical engineering education for both land-based and offshore wind energy systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards and future workforce needs. The project aims to replicate real-world HV environments, enabling students to safely simulate operational scenarios, fault diagnostics, and system integration processes aligned with awarding body specifications

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