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title: "Lightning Impulse Generator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-727a3a61-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2017-04-07"
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# Lightning Impulse Generator

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-727a3a61-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is conducting a public procurement process for the Lightning Impulse Generator, which falls under the category of electrical equipment and apparatus. The contract, valued at £80,000, is aimed at delivering high voltage impulses for test loads in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 15 December 2016, and the contract has been awarded, with the contract period commencing on 4 January 2017 and ending on 2 June 2017. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure.

This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in electrical equipment, particularly those capable of manufacturing or supplying high voltage technology and measurement systems. Manufacturers and suppliers within the electrical engineering sector should consider engaging with this tender, as it could lead to long-term partnerships with a reputable organisation in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

The main requirements of the Ligthning Impulse Generator shall be capable of delivering short duration high voltage impulses to the test loads. To include provision of associated calibrated measurement equipment and control systems. Additional information: ITT Documents published in Public Contracts Scotland Ref ID:470814

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f587486b-1e42-4424-86f8-da7560385e59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 25 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | ALBERT STREET |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE24 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Croft |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAEFELY TEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31110000 - Electric motors
- 31170000 - Transformers
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f587486b-1e42-4424-86f8-da7560385e59
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5cda61-6eac-4758-93ce-8f89b8b4fcfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f587486b-1e42-4424-86f8-da7560385e59
  7th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5cda61-6eac-4758-93ce-8f89b8b4fcfc
  14th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
  Lightning Impulse Generator

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