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title: "High Voltage Test Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0372d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2022-10-04"
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# High Voltage Test Equipment

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0372d5

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has awarded a contract for High Voltage Test Equipment. The contract falls under the goods category and is aimed at upgrading the testing capability to accommodate 220kV systems. The procurement method used was limited, with negotiations held without publication of a contract notice. The contracting authority is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and the contract was signed on September 30, 2022, with a contract value of £326,500.

This tender for High Voltage Test Equipment awarded to High Voltage Test Systems offers opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical machinery and equipment. The contract allows for the immediate availability of second-hand equipment at a cost-effective price. Businesses operating in the electrical equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in high-voltage systems, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity given the specific technical requirements outlined in the procurement rationale.

## Notice

This is a contract award only. Currently, ORE Catapult is only able to test up to 66 kV systems at its test facility in Blyth. Therefore, ORE Catapult is seeking to upgrade its testing capability in order to test 220kV systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract award only. Currently, ORE Catapult is only able to test up to 66 kV systems at its test facility in Blyth. Therefore, ORE Catapult is seeking to upgrade its testing capability in order to test 220kV systems.

### Procurement Information

The benefit of using HVTS as the supplier is as follows: * Affordable availability of 2nd hand equipment these items are immediately available at half the price of new test equipment which will in turn have a positive effect on timescales and delivery of service. * Water terminations will work with the existing water conditioning unit at the test site ensuring continuity in supply. * Whilst two pieces of equipment are new, it is more cost effective to include them in this contract, to ensure complete compatibility with existing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027847-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £326,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGH VOLTAGE TEST SYTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2022 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027847-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

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