Planning

Provision of a suitable Battery System for a T69 Tram

BLACK COUNTRY INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ORGANISATION

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Planning

28 Mar 2024 at 14:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is seeking to procure a suitable battery system for a T69 Tram. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for April 30th, 2024. The industry category for this tender is 'Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting.' The procurement aims to provide an electrical energy source for the tram to operate without an overhead power system. The location for delivery is in Dudley, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in electrical machinery and equipment to compete. BCIMO is specifically seeking innovative solutions involving battery powertrains for rail innovations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for such businesses. Interested parties can submit their tenders to tony.joy@bcimo.co.uk before the deadline of April 30th, 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a suitable Battery System for a T69 Tram

Notice Description

Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) have acquired an Ansaldo T69 tram from its previous service life. The tram will have been electrically checked for safety and any required rectifications made prior to the start of the project. The primary purpose of the vehicle is for use as a test mule for rail innovations, such as autonomous driving, fuel cell powertrains, battery powertrains etc. BCIMO wish to run this vehicle on their 2.2km track. However, the track does not have a catenary (overhead wire) system to supply electricity. The purpose of the project is to provide an electrical energy source (battery) and associated charging / management / safety and control equipment to enable the tram to be operated at a given max duty cycle without the use of an overhead power system. BCIMO are considering adding a battery to replace of the overhead wire supply, does not integrate with the vehicle electronics and to respect the battery limits, relies on driver-in-the-loop feedback via a visual display of current draw and on robust battery disconnection via e.g. Mosfet switches. Tenders must be submitted to tony.joy@bcimo.co.uk by April 30th 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c9d47ba-0e33-4943-9fd1-9a29d6915126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcbbd9e-e2fc-49a8-94ef-e9fa513399f6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACK COUNTRY INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 4AW
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Castle & Priory
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

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