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title: "Real Time Digital Power System Simulator"
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# Real Time Digital Power System Simulator

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55c53b85-1b5f-4625-93b5-c7458196186e

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking tenders for a "Real Time Digital Power System Simulator" as part of the Smart Energy Tech Hive (SETH) project, which aims to enhance smart energy research infrastructure in the North East region of England. This procurement falls under the goods category with an available budget of £200,000. The open procurement process had a tender period that closed on 21 December 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2019 and run until 30 June 2022. The relevant industry classification for this opportunity is research, testing, and scientific technical simulator.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in smart energy technologies, particularly those involved in electrical and electronics engineering, computer science, and energy economics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure, allowing them to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in the evolving energy sector. Competing for this contract could position businesses at the forefront of smart energy solutions, including blockchain applications and IoT-based systems.

## Notice

This is a part of Smart Energy Tech Hive (SETH) project, funded by Durham University REG programme, thataims to underpin smart energy research infrastructure at Durham. The plan is to create a new smart energydemonstration platform capable of demonstrating various smart energy technologies, including blockchain-based peer to peer energy trading, and Internet of Things based smart home. It would be used by a number ofresearchers in relevant research fields, such as electrical engineer, electronics engineering, computer scientist,and energy economist. The Real Time Digital Power System Simulator is one of crucial parts of this project, andthe "backbone" for developing this smart energy demonstration platform. To express an interest please go to the following website: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6785

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb3f6e8-728b-460d-a418-f22cf506aa93 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb3f6e8-728b-460d-a418-f22cf506aa93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb3f6e8-728b-460d-a418-f22cf506aa93
  8th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6785

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