--- title: "Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c426" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c426" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c426.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c426.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c426 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c426) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c426.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is in the planning stage of procuring a Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing including a drive system. This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically parts for electrical motors and generators (CPV: 31161000). The planned delivery location is the University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings in Edinburgh, UK. The process is currently in planning, with a future notice date scheduled for 27th August 2026. This project, initiated as a tender, will allow testing of electrical machines between 20 kW and potentially higher power ratings, focusing on renewable energy applications. This tender provides businesses specialising in electrical machinery and renewable energy systems development an opportunity to expand their market by supplying advanced testing systems. Companies that develop high-performance electrical machine components, particularly those who can meet or exceed the minimum specifications for power and speed, are well-positioned to compete. The contract period spans 720 days, with potential renewal options for long-term service arrangements, allowing businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the University of Edinburgh, a renowned institution with a focus on advanced research and development. The procurement process will be conducted through electronic submission, streamlining participation for interested businesses. ## Notice We seek a system to allow us to test electrical machines with a minimum power-rating of 20 kW and ideally higher powers. Our researchers design, develop and test small electrical machines (at full scale), as well as downscaled prototypes of electrical machines for large offshore renewable energy applications. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We seek a system to allow us to test electrical machines with a minimum power-rating of 20 kW and ideally higher powers. Our researchers design, develop and test small electrical machines (at full scale), as well as downscaled prototypes of electrical machines for large offshore renewable energy applications. To date, we have used an in-house drivetrain test rig, rated at 20kW and with variable speed capability up to 100rpm. This effectively means that we can control torque or rotational speed and the effective electrical load on the electrical machine under test. In our current and future work, we are interested in applying the non-torque loads that might be present in full scale environments to the electrical machines under test. In particular we would like to understand how air-gaps of the electrical machine under test will vary when subjected to those non-torque loads, and hence impact on electrical performance and mechanical integrity. Ideally this system would allow a complete electrical machine to be tested, without separation of and independent mounting of the rotor and stator of the electrical machine under test. The minimum power-rating we desire for the new system is 20 kW, and the minimum speed is 100 rpm, but we are interested in solutions that provide higher power and speed ranges beyond these values. System foot print: 5 m by 2 m Typical electrical machine under-test: 1m outer diameter and 0.4m in axial length Maximum height (when electrical machine under test is mounted): 2 m Power electrical machine under test: 20kW Rotational speed electrical machine under test: 100rpm Vertical force: 50kN Horizontal force: 50kN Moment about vertical: 25 kNm Moment about horizontal: 25 kNm Renewal: Potential for renewal to incorporate long-term servicing options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063130-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 10:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063130-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836545 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836545 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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