--- title: "Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2022-03-07" --- # Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is conducting a public procurement process for the "Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator" located in Glasgow, targeting the education industry. This procurement is currently in the award stage following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, awarded to RTDS Technologies Inc., has a total value of £681,050, and it is marked as complete. The contract duration involves an initial 15-month period, which includes delivery and a 12-month warranty post-commissioning. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital simulation technologies and upgrades of existing systems within the education sector. Companies with experience in providing compatible hardware and services, particularly those involved in power network development and simulation technologies, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The upgrade seeks to enhance the performance and functionality of the existing simulator, which may prompt related contracts for maintenance or additional service provisions in line with the established infrastructure. ## Notice This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the upgrade of an existing Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) at the University of Strathclyde Power Network Development Centre (PNDC). The contract duration is estimated to be for an initial 15-month period inclusive of lead time and 12 month warranty after delivery and commissioning. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University intends to award this contract under the conditions of regulation 33.4.b of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations. This Contract will include an upgrade of an existing system already on site, the upgrade will include but not be limited to; - Part exchange of RTDS old processor cards (x22 PB5) with newer version. - Part exchange of RTDS old communication interface cards (x2 GTNET, x6 GTWIF) with newer version. - Addition of new high-speed 2x GTFPGA interface. - PNDC retains analogue and digital I/O cards, GTSYNC time synchronisation cards and global bus hub for processor coordination. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option. ### Procurement Information This purchase is an upgrade to an existng Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) at the PNDC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442647 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 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 | £1,366,050 | ## 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | RTDS TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator ## Release History - 7 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442647 - 11 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437337 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437337 Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the upgrade of an existing Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) at the University of Strathclyde Power Network Development Centre (PNDC). The contract duration is estimated to be for an initial 15-month period inclusive of lead time and 12 month warranty after delivery and commissioning. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442647 Upgrade of Real Time Digital Simulator - This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice relates to the upgrade of an existing Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) at the University of Strathclyde Power Network Development Centre (PNDC). The contract duration is estimated to be for an initial 15-month period inclusive of lead time and 12 month warranty after delivery and commissioning. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000677241. 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