Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is initiating the procurement process for the "NU/2116 - Driving Electrical Revolution (DER) Capital Procurement". The tender falls under the industrial machinery category and specifically targets the procurement of equipment for the DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the Northeast of England, focusing on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electrical machines. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 24th April 2025, and the contract expected to start on 30th May 2025 and conclude on 30th May 2028. The process is divided into four lots, including a Semi-Automated Die Bonder, Vacuum Reflow Oven, Power Device and Module Tester, and Power Tester. This project is funded by an Innovate UK (IUK) grant and aims to support the UK industry in adopting clean technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in industrial machinery and those involved in clean technology and electrification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, given the stated suitability criteria. Businesses capable of supplying innovative and high-quality power electronics and electrical machinery solutions would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender can enhance visibility, foster collaboration, and contribute to advancing the UK's position in power electronics and machine development.

Tender

NU/2116 - Driving Electrical Revolution (DER) Capital Procurement

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd April 2025 13:17:05 PM

Tender Deadline

24th April 2025 13:30:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support the UK industry to seize the economic opportunities from the global transition to clean technologies and electrification. The programme will help businesses across numerous sectors including transport, energy, construction and agriculture to invest and work together to capitalise on the UK's strengths in this technology. The DER program vision is 'To make the UK globally recognised as the centre of excellence in PEMD manufacturing processes . As part of that program, Newcastle University was awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the Northeast of England. DER-IC NE will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electrical machines. IUK grant is funding the purchase of the systems. This procurement is split into four (4) lots: • Lot 1 - Semi-Automated Die Bonder • Lot 2 - Vacuum Reflow Oven • Lot 3 -.Power Device and Module Tester • Lot 4 - Power Tester The University is not governed by the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 when carrying out this tender process as it is not a "contracting authority" as defined therein.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-0d3d8987-c466-4f97-9438-bba713ee2c79

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

Other -

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

42000000

CPV Division(s)

42 - Industrial machinery
Awarding Authority

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

Buyer Name

Jordon Suttle

Buyer Email

jordon.suttle@newcastle.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1912064000

Buyer Address

4th Floor King's Gate

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 7RU

United Kingdom

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NU/2116 - Driving Electrical Revolution (DER) Capital Procurement

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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