UKRI-6209 Low Energy variable speed electric drive motors

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    "description": "IE5 evaluated variable-speed electric motor drive systems suitable for continuous industrial operation.",
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        "description": "UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is investigating the market to provide a supplier of IE5 evaluated variable-speed electric motor drive systems suitable for continuous industrial operation at scientific sites, including MRC LMB. The purpose of this notice is to conduct preliminary market engagement to develop and inform the procurement strategy for these products.  UKRI may invite suppliers to participate in further technical discussions if it is deemed necessary.\nThe unit shall consist of the motor, power electronics, and control system necessary to deliver the performance outcomes as defined within the technical specification.\nThe system must be treated as a single functional unit for the purposes of performance, compliance, and validation.\nThe system shall:\n•               Provide variable-speed operation with stable torque control from low speed to maximum rated speed\n•                Operate directly from a standard low-voltage AC supply without reliance on upstream or downstream power-quality mitigation equipment\n•                Maintain consistent electrical, mechanical, and acoustic behaviour across the full operating envelope\n•                Be suitable for direct replacement of standard IEC induction motors within equivalent frame sizes\nWe would be grateful if you could review the technical specification and let us know of any products ranges that you can supply that meet our requirements.  Please only provide details of products that fully meet the attached specification.\nSuppliers can access the technical specification by registering their interest via the Atamis Portal.  Responses should be sent via message using the Atamis messaging function within the project.\nTo view and access this opportunity go to the Atamis eSourcing platform:\n1. Log in or create an account here: https://ukri2.my.site.com\n2. Navigate to the opportunity in the Find an Opportunity section of the site \n3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the documentation without \nregistering an interest).\n4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site.\n5. Select the opportunity from the list. Specification Documents for download are found in the Documents tab\nThis activity is a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise and should not be interpreted as an invitation to tender. UKRI may amend the requirements at any stage or may choose not to take them forward."
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