Alberta Purchasing #AB-2024-08277

Award of Real-Time Digital Simulator System to RTDS Technologies Inc. by University of Calgary

This procurement opportunity involves the University of Calgary's acquisition of a specialized real-time digital simulator system for advanced research applications. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - Contracting office located at 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta - OEM and Vendor: - RTDS Technologies Inc. (highlighted as the sole OEM and awarded vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Real-time digital simulator system - Combines proprietary software and hardware - Simulates the Banshee benchmark microgrid - Interfaces with real-time power hardware in the loop - Operates without third-party add-ons or reliance on an operating system (runs simulations directly on the processor) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must be capable of direct processor-based simulation without external operating systems - Must support real-time hardware-in-the-loop integration - No third-party add-ons permitted - Place of Performance and Delivery: - University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Commodity Codes: - Electronic components - Laboratory/testing equipment

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase a specialized combined software and hardware real-time digital simulator system from RTDS Technologies Inc. This system is capable of simulating the Banshee benchmark microgrid and interfacing for real-time power hardware in the loop. It is unique in that it operates without relying on third-party add-ons or an operating system, running simulations directly on the processor. The purchase order was issued in 2024 for a one-time acquisition.

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