Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ
magdalena.bamford@strath.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 07811592949
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit
Reference number
UOS-18750-2020
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
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 detailed in the procurement documents relates to a 1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit, which must be capable of bidirectional power flow at the full power rating and capable of supplying at least five (5) pieces of equipment under test (such as PV inverters, batteries) simultaneously via five (5) isolated DC output channels.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 February 2022
End date
1 February 2026
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2022/S 000-006270
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
UOS-18750-2020
Title
1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
28 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ETPS Ltd
Unit 14, The Bridge, Beresford Way
Chesterfield
S41 9FG
Telephone
+44 1246452909
Fax
+44 12464529045
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF12 - East Derbyshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £872,695
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:721882)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sherriff Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
1MW bi-directional DC power supply unit
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 February 2022
End date
1 February 2026
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£872,695
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ETPS Ltd
Unit 14, The Bridge, Beresford Way
Chesterfield
S41 9FG
Telephone
+44 1246452909
Fax
+44 12464529045
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF12 - East Derbyshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Extended scope of works and services to the original scope of the project (The DC power supply platform is not interoperable with other makes and changing the contractor would not allow for an expansion of the supply capacity for use in the PNDC. The design of the modules (and subsequent construction) has to meet the requirements of ETPS Ltd in order for the entire system to function correctly, be safe and maintain warranties) by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of contractor—
(i)cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations procured under the initial procurement; and
(ii)would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, provided that any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the initial contract value;
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
The DC power supply platform is not interoperable with other makes and changing the contractor would not allow for an expansion of the supply capacity for use in the PNDC. The design of the modules (and subsequent construction) has to meet the requirements of ETPS Ltd in order for the entire system to function correctly, be safe and maintain warranties. Hence why the original contractor had to provide this additional element to create a complete solution.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £872,695
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £961,365