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title: "GB-Egham: RHUL-23108 Procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) Real-Time Power System Simulation Platform for Research and Student Use"
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published: "2023-06-15"
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# GB-Egham: RHUL-23108 Procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) Real-Time Power System Simulation Platform for Research and Student Use

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c942c393-0340-45e6-a24d-f5a6dac52a2e

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London, has initiated a tender (BIP788310326) for the procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) real-time power system simulation platform for research and student use in the department of Electronic Engineering. This tender falls under the 'Research, testing and scientific technical simulator' industry category with an estimated value of £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on June 29, 2023. The contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses in the goods sector, particularly those experienced in providing real-time power system simulation platforms, are well-suited to compete. The geographical location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties must ensure their proposals meet the essential requirements outlined and be prepared for the confirmation of research equipment funding award before contract award.

## Notice

Procurement of an OPAL-RT OP4610XG (or Equivalent) real-time power system simulation platform for research and student use within the university's department of Electronic Engineering. This requirement also includes an agreement (subject to available funding/requirements) for any associated requirements (upgrades, additional modelling scenarios) over the next three years. Est value of initial equipment 85-95k ex VAT. Value of no-commitment future requirements over next 3 years 0-75k. Further details available within documentation for download from e-tendering portal. PLEASE NOTE THAT all proposals must meet the ESSENTIAL requirements of the specification as a minimum, and award of contract is subject to confirmation of research equipment funding award. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e29ed48c-2635-47ca-84ed-c4adf1f1ef52 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE, KNOWN AS ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2023 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e29ed48c-2635-47ca-84ed-c4adf1f1ef52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e29ed48c-2635-47ca-84ed-c4adf1f1ef52
  15th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Egham:-RHUL-23108-Procurement-of-an-OPAL-RT-OP4610XG-(or-Equivalent)-Real-Time-Power-System-Simulation-Platform-for-Research-and-Student-Use/7H6MUD7J6J
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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