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title: "(NU/1702) Fault Protection Initial Study into DC Hybrid Circuit Breakers for High Power Electrical Networks"
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# (NU/1702) Fault Protection Initial Study into DC Hybrid Circuit Breakers for High Power Electrical Networks

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc239346-12cc-4598-a57b-216b38a331d7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has conducted a tender titled "(NU/1702) Fault Protection Initial Study into DC Hybrid Circuit Breakers for High Power Electrical Networks." This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a contract value of £55,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender's end date was 8th October 2021, with the contract period running from 9th November 2021 to 9th February 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to electrical engineering, particularly those experienced in fault protection systems and hybrid technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the project requires innovative approaches to assess and model DC fault protection devices. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships within the higher education sector.

## Notice

A study into the various configurations of DC Fault Protection (FP) is required. This study would investigate different configurations while using criteria such as mass, speed of action etc. and define the most appropriate architecture options. To properly assess the FP devices a model of the electrical network will be developed, then the range of FP devices would be introduced, and their electrical functionality assessed over a range of criteria. A study to investigate how the FP devices scale to a range of suitable power levels will also beneficial. The study would also estimate the mass and volume of the FP devices. The work can be split into three sub work packages: * WP SC1.1 Trade Study on the most appropriate architecture options for the DC Fault Protection (FP) * WP SC1.2 Simulink style model of a DC Fault Protection Device * WP SC1.3 Scaling study of DC Fault Protection Devices

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff79e86-08e0-476e-9513-cfada9a24036 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2021 - 9 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,830 |
| 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 UPON TYNE |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff79e86-08e0-476e-9513-cfada9a24036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff79e86-08e0-476e-9513-cfada9a24036
  11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=14bade69-9e1f-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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