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title: "Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836545"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836545

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is initiating a public procurement process in the planning stage for a "Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System." This tender falls under the education industry category, specifically targeting the testing of electrical machines, potentially for large offshore renewable energy applications. The location for delivery is the University's King's Buildings in Edinburgh, with electronic submissions as the method of delivery. The process is governed by the GPA, with a future notice date set for 27th August 2026. Interested parties should note the procurement's legal basis, provided under CELEX 32014L0024, and potential renewal options for long-term servicing. The contracting period is planned for 720 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the field of electrical engineering and machine testing, particularly for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying high-powered electrical testing systems. Companies with expertise in designing systems capable of accommodating minimum power ratings of 20 kW and features like variable speed capabilities will be well suited to this opportunity. The procurement invites innovation in electrical machine testing, opening avenues for businesses that specialise in providing advanced engineering solutions and services tailored to the specific needs of the University of Edinburgh's research into renewable energy applications.

## Notice

We seek a system to allow us to test electrical machines with a minimum power-rating of 20 kW and ideally higher powers. Our researchers design, develop and test small electrical machines (at full scale), as well as downscaled prototypes of electrical machines for large offshore renewable energy applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We seek a system to allow us to test electrical machines with a minimum power-rating of 20 kW and ideally higher powers. Our researchers design, develop and test small electrical machines (at full scale), as well as downscaled prototypes of electrical machines for large offshore renewable energy applications. To date, we have used an in-house drivetrain test rig, rated at 20kW and with variable speed capability up to 100rpm. This effectively means that we can control torque or rotational speed and the effective electrical load on the electrical machine under test. In our current and future work, we are interested in applying the non-torque loads that might be present in full scale environments to the electrical machines under test. In particular we would like to understand how air-gaps of the electrical machine under test will vary when subjected to those non-torque loads, and hence impact on electrical performance and mechanical integrity. Ideally this system would allow a complete electrical machine to be tested, without separation of and independent mounting of the rotor and stator of the electrical machine under test. The minimum power-rating we desire for the new system is 20 kW, and the minimum speed is 100 rpm, but we are interested in solutions that provide higher power and speed ranges beyond these values. System foot print: 5 m by 2 m Typical electrical machine under-test: 1m outer diameter and 0.4m in axial length Maximum height (when electrical machine under test is mounted): 2 m Power electrical machine under test: 20kW Rotational speed electrical machine under test: 100rpm Vertical force: 50kN Horizontal force: 50kN Moment about vertical: 25 kNm Moment about horizontal: 25 kNm

Renewal: Potential for renewal to incorporate long-term servicing options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559477 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559477
  Non-Torque Loading System for Electrical Machine Testing Including Drive System - We seek a system to allow us to test electrical machines with a minimum power-rating of 20 kW and ideally higher powers. Our researchers design, develop and test small electrical machines (at full scale), as well as downscaled prototypes of electrical machines for large offshore renewable energy applications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836545
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836545

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