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(NU/1628) Provision of Consultancy to the DER Project

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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18 Oct 2022 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University, as the buying organization, recently completed a tender process for the provision of consultancy services to the DER Project, a significant £33M investment by the UK Government in Power Electronics Machines and Drives (PEMD) development. This tender, involving collaboration with seven industrial sectors, aims to establish an off-campus facility in Sunderland, known as The DER Centre North East. The procurement stage has concluded with an award to eTech49 Limited, an SME, for a contract valued at £90,000. The tender deadline for submission was on April 23, 2021, with a contract period running from May 5, 2021, to March 31, 2022.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in engineering services to engage with the cutting-edge developments at The DER Centre North East. Suppliers, particularly SMEs, with expertise in automated machine assembly facilities and electrical manufacturing, are well-suited to benefit from this contract. The diversity of sectors involved, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial, opens avenues for collaboration and growth within the electrical machine assembly domain. By tapping into this opportunity, businesses can access leading-edge technology and contribute to the advancement of automated manufacturing processes in the UK's North East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1628) Provision of Consultancy to the DER Project

Notice Description

The Driving Electrical Revolution (DER) Industrialisation Centres is a PS33M investment from the UK Government into the development of Power Electronics Machines and Drives (PEMD). Seven industrial sectors have been identified, including automotive, aerospace and industrial. The DER Centres are being led by Newcastle University and include the creation of an off campus facility in Sunderland: The DER Centre North East. The Centre will provide an open access prototype and scale up manufacturing facility to help accelerate product development. The DER Centre North East will include a cross-sectoral electrical machine assembly line. The vision is to develop a set of independent assembly and test cells that together form a flexible machine assembly plant, giving companies access to leading edge automated electrical machine manufacturing technology. To manifest the vision, the university wishes to engage support from experienced designers (Consultants) in the development of automated machine assembly facilities. Specifically across five stages: 1. Stake holder engagement and performance requirements. 2. Facility design. 3. Equipment specification. 4. Assessment of offers received. 5. Commission, integration and launch. Please find attached RFQ document - we require bidders to submit a quote that meets all requirements, and provide information that evidences this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-674d8ca8-56b6-4791-b4d2-c8c8236c67a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96932fdd-297f-4ddf-b61d-1383adc5dba1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETECH49

Further Information

Notice Documents

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