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title: "(NU/1573) Supply of Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid"
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# (NU/1573) Supply of Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de4c6ee6-a00a-4151-bd2c-741f322e2956

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the project titled "(NU/1573) Supply of Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid," specifically aimed at supporting advanced teaching and training at Damascus University in Syria. This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly within the electrical machinery industry, with an estimated value of £80,000. Interested parties should submit their tenders by 25 March 2020, with the contract expected to start on 2 April 2020 and conclude by 30 June 2020. The tender is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory and electrical equipment, especially those with expertise in real-time network simulation technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, allowing them to engage with international projects and expand their market presence. Companies offering installation support and after-sales maintenance will also be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University intends to purchase a Real-Time Test Bed for Microgrid for Damascus University, Syria. This Microgrid test bed will be used to deliver the activities of Advanced Teaching and training on Smart grid & Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems (AT-SGIRES) project, funded by EACEA Erasmus+. This test bed will be the core component of AT-SGIRES Smart Grid laboratory at Damascus University (DU). This equipment must be designed to provide the possibilities of simulating the distribution networks under future scenarios of high integration of renewable energy resources. An integral part of the test bed is a real-time network simulator (RTNS). This allows for detailed real-time simulation of networks using sophisticated models that can interact with the physical laboratory environment. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to Damascus University/Syria, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8186e15a-6ceb-4031-a637-7f3a9d461c33 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8186e15a-6ceb-4031-a637-7f3a9d461c33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8186e15a-6ceb-4031-a637-7f3a9d461c33
  9th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1781bbc6-1762-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

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