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6DOF Motion Platform for Electrical Machine Testing

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought a six-degree-of-freedom motion platform for electrical machine testing. The equipment is intended to test electrical power conversion test rigs and enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, part of the School of Engineering. This is a specialist goods supply opportunity rather than a general engineering services contract. Delivery is in Edinburgh. The procurement was managed by the University of Edinburgh, which also acts as a central purchasing body. The equipment falls under the broad category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV 38000000). Suppliers of motion platforms, test rigs, dynamical testing equipment and associated electromechanical systems would be the most directly relevant businesses.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. It had one lot, covering the motion platform, with an estimated value of £70,000 excluding any applicable tax. Bids were due by 3 July 2026 at 12:00, and the bid-opening took place at that time. The contract was awarded to Kinnetek Motion Solutions SL, with the contract signed on 11 August 2026. The awarded contract value is £93,310. The contract period is 960 days, with no renewal or additional purchase option. Evaluation used suitability and economic criteria, including minimum annual turnover of £140,000 or equivalent based on the latest three financial years. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English and remain valid for 120 days.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the University of Edinburgh for highly specialised motion-control equipment used in electrical power conversion research and testing. A credible future supplier would need to design, manufacture or integrate six-degree-of-freedom motion platforms capable of supporting electrical power conversion test rigs, with the engineering knowledge to meet demanding laboratory and research applications. Relevant capability may include precision motion systems, electromechanical control, test-rig integration, commissioning and technical support. The successful supplier was an SME and the process attracted a single bid, indicating a narrow specialist market rather than a broad commodity supply opportunity. Businesses with demonstrable experience delivering comparable research, laboratory or industrial testing platforms would be best placed to compete when this buyer next requires similar equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6DOF Motion Platform for Electrical Machine Testing

Notice Description

Purchase of a 6DOF Motion Platform for Electrical Machine Testing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a 6DOF Motion Platform capable of testing electrical power conversion test rigs to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, The School of Engineering.

Notice Details

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=AUG562239
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

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
£93,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
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

Kinnetek Motion Solutions SL

Further Information

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