---
title: "1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a7e4"
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published: "2023-02-07"
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# 1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a7e4

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is purchasing a 1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit for the Power Networks Demonstration Centre in Glasgow, UK. The procurement is in the award stage, with ETPS Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract is worth £961,365 and was signed on 28th January 2022. The procurement falls under the goods category and the main procurement method used was a tender. The contract period runs from 1st February 2022 to 1st February 2026.

This tender for a 1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit by the University of Strathclyde presents business growth opportunities for companies providing power supply transformers. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those with expertise in power supply equipment and capability of bidirectional power flow, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method utilized an open procedure, and interested businesses should keep an eye out for similar tenders to expand their market presence in the power supply sector.

## Notice

The supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a 1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003751-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 9 May 2021 |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,834,060 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31174000 - Power supply transformers

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2023 at 15:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003751-2023
- 8 Mar 2022 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006270-2022
- 13 May 2021 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010565-2021
- 20 Apr 2021 at 09:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008307-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686058
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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