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title: "Contract for the Supply of a Typhoon HIL404 Real Time Simulator to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a Typhoon HIL404 Real Time Simulator to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeec2787-d7b6-4e77-b415-f85823fd79fe

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply of a Typhoon HIL404 Real Time Simulator to expand research capabilities for power network simulation. The contract, valued at £40,579 GBP, was completed through a direct award procurement method. The tender period ended on January 20, 2023, with the contract period starting on January 24, 2023, and ending on February 24, 2023. The buying organisation is the University of Birmingham located at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, in the "Simulators" industry category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the goods sector, to engage in supplying specialised equipment to support research activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. MDL Technologies Limited was awarded the contract and is a large-scale supplier located in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. For businesses looking to grow by providing simulation equipment and services, this tender presents a valuable opportunity within the research and academic sector.

## Notice

The contract for the purchase will expand the capabilities of the simulator and enable the simulator of the power network required for the research project funding the equipment. This requirement is for the expansion of the existing facility at the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345464b7-6a6e-47bd-ae0a-44fa247c7e55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2023 - 24 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,579 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,579 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MDL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345464b7-6a6e-47bd-ae0a-44fa247c7e55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/345464b7-6a6e-47bd-ae0a-44fa247c7e55
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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