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title: "(NU/1573) Supply of Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid"
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# (NU/1573) Supply of Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-469c083e-b8fa-4acf-8996-22f52f706132

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, located in England, which is seeking proposals for the supply of a Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid as part of the AT-SGIRES project for Damascus University in Syria. This tender, identified as (NU/1573), was initiated with a total value of £80,000. The tender period has closed, with submissions required by 25 March 2020. The award was made on 20 April 2020 to OPAL-RT Europe, with the contract delivery set from 21 April 2020 to 30 June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in electrical machinery and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced simulation and testing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in goods, especially those innovating in renewable energy integration and smart grid solutions, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on after-sales support and maintenance further underscores the potential for ongoing partnerships and service contracts following initial procurement.

## Notice

The University intends to purchase a Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid for Damascus University, Syria. This Microgrid test bed will be used to deliver the activities of Advanced Teaching and training on Smart grid & Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems (AT-SGIRES) project, funded by EACEA Erasmus+. This test bed will be the core component of AT-SGIRES Smart Grid laboratory at Damascus University (DU). This equipment must be designed to provide the possibilities of simulating the distribution networks under future scenarios of high integration of renewable energy resources. An integral part of the test bed is a real-time network simulator (RTNS). This allows for detailed real-time simulation of networks using sophisticated models that can interact with the physical laboratory environment. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to Damascus University/Syria, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267975a5-dcae-41d9-9149-c5bb49020d3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,280 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPAL-RT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 27 May 2020 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267975a5-dcae-41d9-9149-c5bb49020d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267975a5-dcae-41d9-9149-c5bb49020d3f
  27th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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