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(NU/1609-8) Supply of an Automated Optical Inspection System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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20 Apr 2021 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has completed a procurement process for the supply of an Automated Optical Inspection System, part of the Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) programme aimed at enhancing clean technologies within various sectors, including transport and energy. The tender was conducted under a selective procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 24 March 2021, and the contract period spanning from 31 March 2021 to 30 July 2021. The project is budgeted at £250,000, focusing on the delivery and commissioning of related equipment as part of Newcastle University’s establishment of a new DER Innovation Centre in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and equipment, particularly those with capabilities in automated optical inspection technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing and technology sectors, especially those who can provide comprehensive after-sales support and maintenance, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts arising from this initiative. The focus on innovation in power electronics suggests a growing demand for expertise in clean technology solutions within the UK market.

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Notice Title

(NU/1609-8) Supply of an Automated Optical Inspection System

Notice Description

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. 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 tender is focussed on the power electronics aspect and specifically the purchase of relevant automated optical inspection (AOI) systems for in-line optical inspection of circuit boards pre and post reflow furnace processing. The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. This requirement was only advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 12: Visual Inspection of (NU/1609) Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d7da60b-7d56-4819-a50f-ace309db17a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2adfe5d6-c536-4157-8292-7270d36668ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,502 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ETEK EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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