---
title: "Supply of Bidirectional Power Supply"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000485483"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2017-05-04"
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# Supply of Bidirectional Power Supply

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000485483

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Bidirectional Power Supply, intended for use in constructing an experimental microgrid for power systems testing. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 27th April 2017. The total contract value amounts to £54,254.00, making it a significant opportunity within the education sector.

This tender presents a growth opportunity primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in supplying specialised electronic equipment, particularly those with expertise in power systems and experimental technology solutions. Businesses that offer innovative and high-quality components for energy management systems will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially as universities increasingly seek advanced technologies for research and development initiatives.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering wishes to acquire a Bidirectional Power Supply intended for use in the construction of an experimental microgrid to enable testing of power systems (e.g. HVDC, aircraft, etc.) capable of bidirectional power transfer under a range of operating conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering wishes to acquire a Bidirectional Power Supply intended for use in the construction of an experimental microgrid to enable testing of power systems (e.g. HVDC, aircraft, etc.) capable of bidirectional power transfer under a range of operating conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281928 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,254 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0NT |
| 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 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CALTEST INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31121110 - Power converters
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281928
  Supply of Bidirectional Power Supply - The University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering wishes to acquire a Bidirectional Power Supply intended for use in the construction of an experimental microgrid to enable testing of power systems (e.g. HVDC, aircraft, etc.) capable of bidirectional power transfer under a range of operating conditions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485483

## Provenance

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