PNDC Propulsion Power Train Accelerator

Concepts

• uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
• pndc
• glasgow
• scottish power energy networks
• power train accelerator
• pndc propulsion
• power supply transformers
• power networks demonstration centre
• sse power distribution
• pndc propulsion & power train

Location

Glasgow

Description

Founded by the University of Strathclyde, Scottish Power Energy Networks and SSE Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council, the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), recently secured funding from the ISCF DER challenge fund to be spent on equipment which enhances PNDC’s capability in the aerospace, marine and transport sectors. The equipment will be additional to the current infrastructure at PNDC, and must be connected to/utilise the current infrastructure to provide the enhanced capability. The requirement for equipment has been split into lots as detailed in the procurement documents. Tenders should note that the Contract is divided into four parent lots: Lot 1 - Programmable 1 MW 4Q Power Supply Lot 2 - DC Power Supply Unit Lot 3 - Environmental Chamber Lot 4 - High Speed Low Speed Dynos Lots 1, 3 and 4 have three possible configurations, the ITT is divided in ten (10) sublots. Tenderers should note that, at a maximum, four contracts may be awarded under this Contract. Contract scope includes; supply, delivery, commissioning and ongoing support and warranty of the above equipment. Tenderers should note that the proposed site is yet to be confirmed, however it is highly probable that it will be a new site, meaning the awarded supplier will be required to cooperate with the main building contractor during the commissioning process.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
• 31174000 - Power supply transformers
• 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus
• 31121110 - Power converters

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 37890. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Bidders will be required to provide community benefits as part of this procurement exercise. (SC Ref:640566)