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title: "High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792945"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792945

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, a body governed by public law within the education sector, conducted an open procurement process to acquire a High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group at the University's Institute for Energy Systems. This procurement was classified under the industry category of goods and was delivered to the University's location in Edinburgh, specifically at the Charles Stewart House on Chambers Street. The tender process commenced with an open procedure, concluding with an award notice dated 28th May 2025, following the submission deadline on 11th April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-power electrical equipment and technical services. The contract, valued at approximately £707,600, was awarded to SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES, a large enterprise, indicating the potential for similar businesses, whether large or SMEs, to compete in future tenders if they possess expertise in power amplification systems and related technical services. Additionally, the emphasis on technical quality for award criteria suggests a strong opportunity for businesses that offer innovative and high-quality solutions in the power conversion industry. The procurement process allowed electronic submissions, broadening the accessibility for interested parties across various regions.

## Notice

High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1. You are invited to tender for the supply, installation and technical services/support of a High-Power High-Bandwidth Power-Amplifier System capable of testing electrical power conversion equipment at power levels in the region of 200 kVA to enhance the capabilities of the Electrical Power Conversion group within the Institute for Energy Systems, The School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh.

Renewal: Additional warranty periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556728 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £707,600 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556728
- 11 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525710

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525710
  High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing - High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556728
  High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing - High-Bandwidth High-Power Power-Amplifier System for Electrical Power Conversion Equipment Testing

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792945
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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