Tender

Very Light Rail Vehicle (VLR) Project

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking suppliers for the Very Light Rail Vehicle (VLR) Project, which involves the design and assembly of critical components for a railcar, including a generator-set and traction motors. This tender falls under the transport equipment category and is located in Coventry, West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with bids due by midday on 14th July 2015. The contract is expected to commence on 30th July 2015 and will run for one year, concluding on 29th July 2016. Overall, the estimated value of the contract is £140,000, making it a significant opportunity for interested businesses.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the design and construction of generators and mobile applications, particularly those experienced in harsh operational environments typical in military, aerospace, and railway sectors. Companies with a proven track record in engineering and integration of energy storage systems, traction packages, and related components should consider competing for this contract, as it caters not just to large firms but also supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Very Light Rail Vehicle (VLR) Project

Notice Description

The University of Warwick Warwick Manufacturing Group has the following project requirement. This project involves the design of two identical bogies for a railcar. Each bogie has its own self-contained series-hybrid drive system. Construction of a full railcar demonstrator is the final deliverable of the project. At this stage in the project we require a single bogie solution, i.e. a single engine, single generator, single energy storage system and two traction motors. Operation of railway vehicles over a wide network in varying environmental conditions creates a harsh operating situation and reliability of components is a priority. Therefore, we require the supplier to have a proven record of accomplishment in the design, development, and construction of generators and resulting generator-set for mobile applications that operate in harsh environments. Such environments include continuous vibration of varying intensity; high vertical acceleration loads (up to 100g); diverse weather conditions such as high winds, snow, severe temperature variation, and wet conditions; and severe restrictions on electromagnetic interference. Vehicles that encounter these operating conditions may be found in the military or aerospace sector in addition to the railway industry. This tender comprises of three lots; * Lot 1 Supply of 1 Generator/Starter and Assembly of a Diesel Engine Generator-Set * Lot 2 Supply of a Direct-Drive Traction Package Consisting of 2 Motors * Lot 3 Supply of Batteries and Battery Management System and Integration into an Energy Storage System This is an BELOW EU threshold tender All correspondence regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) via the "Correspondence" functionality. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. After expressing an interest in this project you will be able to download the full tender document set within 24 hours. All bids must be received by midday 14/07/15. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of our e-tendering system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa4a152b-2df9-4c8d-8355-dc24325327fb
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2015 - 29 Jul 2016 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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