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Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System

University Of Edinburgh

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27 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for a "Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System," classified under the Education sector (CPV code: 31000000). This tender, initiated as a limited procurement method, did not involve prior publication due to technical reasons. The awarded contract, valued at £171,433, was signed on 16th December 2025. The procurement was conducted without further competition as Opal-RT, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), was identified as the only suitable supplier. The project is situated at the University of Edinburgh, catering to the technical specifications needed for system compatibility.

This contract opportunity highlights significant prospects for businesses, particularly those in the OEM and technical equipment sectors, looking to expand their provisions to educational institutions and similar public sectors. SMEs, like Opal-RT, which can offer specialised systems compatible with existing setups, are especially well-positioned to compete in such exclusive tenders. With a procurement focus on technical and market analysis, businesses that innovate in specialised electronic systems could find similar opportunities to partner directly with large institutions like universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System

Notice Description

Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System Simulator

Lot Information

Lot 1

Market analysis has identified Opal-RT Technologies as the only supplier as they are the OEM manufacturer of the existing system, and the purchase of the new simulator must be compatible with existing systems as well.

Procurement Information

Market analysis has identified Opal-RT Technologies as the only supplier as they are the OEM manufacturer of the existing system, and the purchase of the new simulator must be compatible with existing systems as well.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833060
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556696
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£171,433 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

opal-rt

Further Information

Notice Documents

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