Tender

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

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

13 Jan 2021 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "(NU/1628) Provision of Consultancy to the DER Project" is initiated by Newcastle University, located in England. This project falls under the engineering services industry category and has a contract value of £90,000. Currently, the process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2pm (GMT) on Friday, 22nd January 2021. The project aims to support the development of the Driving Electrical Revolution (DER) Industrialisation Centres, which focus on advancing automated electrical machine manufacturing technologies across various sectors, including automotive and aerospace. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, particularly those with expertise in automated manufacturing processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender, as the buying organisation is specifically seeking innovative design support for its machine assembly facilities. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, facility design, equipment specification, and project integration are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to position firms at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the power electronics and manufacturing sectors.

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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. The advert can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6e92ac7-a955-eb11-8106-005056b64545 The opportunity to respond closes at 2pm (GMT) on Friday 22nd January 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bd093f5-f4be-4428-b7ec-0580a80bc95e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf08656e-a7ec-49ba-a5b6-93a6755c61af
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
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

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