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6DOF Motion Platform for Electrical Machine Testing

Notice Description

Purchase of a 6DOF Motion Platform for Electrical Machine Testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh seeks to acquire a 6DOF Motion Platform capable of testing electrical power conversion test rigs with mass in the range of 1000 kg, and preferably at least 1500 kg or above, to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, The School of Engineering. Suppliers are invited to tender for the supply, installation, and technical services/support of this equipment.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834546
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557880
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website 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: £70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline: 3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557880
6DOF Motion Platform for Electrical Machine Testing - Purchase of a 6DOF Motion Platform for Electrical Machine Testing

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