Tender

838 - e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment Supply and Installation

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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02 Oct 2023 at 12:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking suppliers for the provision of an e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment for durability and functionality testing of electric motors for electric vehicles. This tender falls under the industry category of Electric vehicles and Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is at the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 2nd November 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st March 2024 and ending on 28th February 2027.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in supplying goods related to electric vehicles and precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in electric motors and laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a transparent and fair process for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

838 - e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment Supply and Installation

Notice Description

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking to acquire an e-motor test system for durability and functionality testing of electric motors for electric vehicles (EVs) following standard and no-standard test cycles. This system will form part of their integral research programme looking at Sustainable Energy and Transport. To meet the requirements, the e-motor test system must meet the following criteria: - Be able to test electric motors for EVs with rated power up to about 175 kW, rated torque 420 N.m, and rated speed 16,0000 rpm, with inertia equal or lower than 0.3 kg.m2. - Have the AC dynamometer mounted on a metal base plate for which air springs must be supplied to be adapted to the existing one or a full metal base plate with air springs provided. - Include Turnkey control and data acquisition system conveniently integrated in table/rack/cabinet structure with dynamometer controller, computer, monitor, emergency stop button, power analyser and weather station plus user-friendly software able to reproduce standard/custom test schedules. - Include dynamometer shaft cover for operator safety. - Include calibration arms and weights. - Include a battery emulator to simulate operation of various EV battery types. - Include specimen adaptation and conditioning unit. The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract under Section 11 - Project Specific Requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-193258fe-71a4-48e7-8975-d31e2ce3a107
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d133682-5e67-42d4-9744-a2d97ac706ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

31110000 - Electric motors

34144900 - Electric vehicles

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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