---
title: "Expansion of RTDS Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000585263"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-05-30"
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# Expansion of RTDS Simulator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000585263

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the title "Expansion of RTDS Simulator". This tender, classified under the education industry category, involved the purchase of an additional chassis for the existing RTDS supercomputer. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract signed on 19 March 2019, and the total value of the contract is £51,000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, having received bids exclusively from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and a single bid was submitted for this contract.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for technology-focused businesses, particularly those working in the field of simulation technology and computer hardware. Companies capable of providing advanced computing solutions and expansions for existing technologies will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With the right expertise in research and development, firms can align their offerings with the needs of public sector organisations like the University of Strathclyde, ultimately fostering business growth in the education sector.

## Notice

Purchase of an additional chassis for the existing RTDS super computer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of additional cores for the existing RTDS simulator for the purposes of research and development. This contract was deemed an Excluded Contract under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, part 1, section 4.1.c.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installatons 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355476 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,000 |

## 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 | 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | RTDS TECHNOLOGIES; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer

## Release History

- 30 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355476

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355476
  Expansion of RTDS Simulator - Purchase of an additional chassis for the existing RTDS super computer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000585263

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