# Provision of a Smart Grid and Transmission Line Test Rig\(s\) for the University of Sunderland

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [University of Sunderland](/buyers/university-of-sunderland/contract-awards)
- Published: 19 August 2022
- Planned start: 19 September 2022
- Planned end: 18 September 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 70547173-ec0f-42f0-92cd-4931c800c298-565101
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b02ea4a-97f4-476e-9e0c-591e955c07e6

## Description

The School of Engineering at the University is looking to purchase a smart grid and transmission line test rig\(s\) setup which is suitable for: o All test rig or rigs should come with both the necessary and additional recommended test equipment, software, power supply/supplies and accessories to ensure full functionality of the test rig\(s\) system\. o Modular integration of renewable energies test rigs where applicable\. o Each test rig frame panel should be width <1300mm, depth <800mm and height <2000mm\. o All relevant electrical and mechanical safety considerations built into the design\. o To be supplied with interactive/multimedia training course materials/operating instructions from the manufacture\. o Be able to perform a range of experiments on the rig\(s\) including three-phase busbar, coupling, open-circuit transmission, circuit breaker overtime behaviours\. o Be able to perform a range of experiments on the rig\(s\) including complex loads, load monitoring and power consumption analysis - using a range of resistance, induction, and capacitance loads\. o Allow for the investigation of dynamically alternating loads, power generation and intelligent energy management\. o Allow for the investigations of three-phase transmission lines, cables, earth-fault compensation, power networks, load voltage regulation and protection overvoltage/undervoltage\. o Have a wind power plant facility which allows for synchronisation to the grid\. o Measuring instrumentation to be provided with various communication interfaces to allow for PC control from user input\. o Power Engineering software must be provided for the intelligent control and evaluation of smart grids, with necessary displays\(s\)\. o Power Engineering software to allow for simulation work where appropriate\. The necessary software and any training manuals/exercises for students to complete when in the laboratory environment must be supplied in electronic format The warranty period must be a minimum of one year\. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Related contract awards

- [Experience Management Software Award](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-3c94ddb7-6860-4aef-8159-51ca7b3becde): University of Sunderland
- [Broadcast Equipment Service and Maintenance](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-87cd9180-9c3f-4360-8a69-ad4663660a70): University of Sunderland
- [Direct Award for Tribal HEFS - APUC Framework Agreement for Student Information Management Systems and Associated Services: Lot 1 - Higher Education Student Management Systems ITS1050 AP](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-d1fc8689-ea5b-47a1-907e-30d333bd4342): University of Sunderland

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70547173-ec0f-42f0-92cd-4931c800c298-565101)