---
title: "Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833060"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833060

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, has completed a procurement process for a "Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System," classified under the Education sector (CPV code: 31000000). This tender, initiated as a limited procurement method, did not involve prior publication due to technical reasons. The awarded contract, valued at £171,433, was signed on 16th December 2025. The procurement was conducted without further competition as Opal-RT, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), was identified as the only suitable supplier. The project is situated at the University of Edinburgh, catering to the technical specifications needed for system compatibility.

This contract opportunity highlights significant prospects for businesses, particularly those in the OEM and technical equipment sectors, looking to expand their provisions to educational institutions and similar public sectors. SMEs, like Opal-RT, which can offer specialised systems compatible with existing setups, are especially well-positioned to compete in such exclusive tenders. With a procurement focus on technical and market analysis, businesses that innovate in specialised electronic systems could find similar opportunities to partner directly with large institutions like universities.

## Notice

Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System Simulator

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Market analysis has identified Opal-RT Technologies as the only supplier as they are the OEM manufacturer of the existing system, and the purchase of the new simulator must be compatible with existing systems as well.

### Procurement Information

Market analysis has identified Opal-RT Technologies as the only supplier as they are the OEM manufacturer of the existing system, and the purchase of the new simulator must be compatible with existing systems as well.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556696 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,433 |

## 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 | OPAL-RT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556696

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556696
  Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System - Power Hardware-in-the-Loop System Simulator

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833060

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