Tender

(NU/1609) Newcastle University Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

13 Nov 2020 at 08:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for power electronics manufacturing equipment, with a total bid value of £4,000,000. This tender is classified under electrical machinery and related categories, with applications due by 14:00 GMT on 11 December 2020. The selected suppliers will participate in various Lots covering a wide range of specialised equipment, essential for the Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) initiative aimed at boosting the UK's clean technology sector. The contract period is set to start on 18 December 2020 and conclude on 17 December 2024, with delivery addresses located in England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying power electronics and related equipment. Companies with expertise in soldering, welding, industrial robotics, or other electrical machinery will find this tender especially appealing. The selective procurement method allows well-prepared suppliers to showcase their capabilities in specific Lots, thereby increasing their chances of winning contracts that align with the UK's transition towards sustainable technology, particularly under the auspices of the DER programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1609) Newcastle University Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The University is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to enable the purchase of a range of power electronics equipment that will be tendered under a Lot structure on the DPS. The Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support 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 has been awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the North East of England. The NE DER-IC will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors. This advert is focussed on the power electronics aspect and the purchase of relevant equipment for that activity. The Power Electronics Manufacturing DPS Lots are as follows: 1. Pick and Place - die level equipment 2. Pick and Place - packaged devices equipment 3. Die Attach - silver sinter equipment 4. Attach - solder equipment 5. Paste Dispense equipment 6. Screen Printing equipment 7. Robotic Placement equipment 8. Furnaces - general equipment 9. Encapsulation equipment 10. Wire Bonding and Connections equipment 11. Spot Welding equipment 12. Visual Inspection equipment 13. Electrical Test equipment 14. Material and Process Test equipment Suppliers must indicate which Lots they are applying by completing the relevant Technical Lot Questionnaire(s). Applications to this DPS can be made by registering via the University's eTendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bfe9fd10-bd1e-eb11-8105-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1609. The deadline for submitting an application in Round 1 of this DPS is 14.00 GMT on Friday 11 December 2020. If you miss this Round 1 deadline, a new Round (2) will automatically open. Additional information: Applications to this DPS can be made by registering via the University's eTendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bfe9fd10-bd1e-eb11-8105-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1609. The deadline for submitting an application in Round 1 of this DPS is 14.00 GMT on Friday 11 December 2020. If you miss this Round 1 deadline, a new Round (2) will automatically open.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80943f65-9086-40ce-b328-86e9cfcd589b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42661100 - Soldering equipment

42662000 - Welding equipment

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2024 4-5 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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