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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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# 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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3d2f65a-d511-4f9d-813a-078459a2eef0

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, also known as Royal Holloway, University of London, has awarded a contract to Opal-RT Europe SAS for the 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. The contract has a value of £150,581 and a contract period from September 3, 2023, to July 31, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on August 22, 2023, in Egham, South East, United Kingdom, under the industry category of Research, Testing, and Scientific Technical Simulator.

This tender presents opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in providing goods for research and educational purposes. Businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of real-time power system simulation platforms, particularly those serving the scientific and educational sectors, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise and capabilities. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract being awarded, creating a positive outlook for businesses interested in future contracts within similar industry categories and specialised goods procurement processes.

## Notice

AWARDED to Opal-RT Europe SAS, a contract for the 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. Value of no-commitment future requirements over next 3 years 0-75k. 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/9fed7660-7f4c-4d9e-866f-ed7b1c6ef573 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,581 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,581 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPAL-RT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fed7660-7f4c-4d9e-866f-ed7b1c6ef573

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fed7660-7f4c-4d9e-866f-ed7b1c6ef573
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=806015849
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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