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Propellor Thrust Experiment Equipment

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

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12 Mar 2025 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for the purchase of Propellor Thrust Experiment Equipment, relevant to the manufacturing and engineering industry. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of 12 March 2025, with the contract awarded on 8 January 2025. The procurement end date for tender submissions was 3 December 2024, and the contract period is set from 14 January 2025 to 13 January 2026. The equipment sought includes tools for measuring the thrust and balance of drone and RC plane motors, with delivery locations spanning the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. The procurement method was categorised as 'Other,' emphasising the purchase of goods.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing and engineering industry, particularly those that design and produce testing and measuring apparatus. TYTO Robotics, a sizable enterprise, has been selected as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £36,474. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced, precision measurement equipment and those adept at meeting technical specifications such as thrust and torque measurement, data storage and export functionalities, and automated testing procedures would find this tender highly suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in such tenders to enhance their market reach and foster business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Propellor Thrust Experiment Equipment

Notice Description

The University had a requirement for the purchase of equipment for measuring thrust output of drone or RC plane motors and propellors, and equipment for measuring thrust and balance across multi motor aircraft, as per the following technical requirements: Equipment for measuring thrust output of drone or RC plane motors and propellors; * The equipment needed to allow the universal mounting of different drone motors. * Measure at least 5 kgf of thrust and 2 Nm of torque. * A clear digital display of the following parameters (display could be either built in or utilise a PC or laptop and software) o Thrust o Torque o RPM o Derived motor efficiency * It should be possible to store and export data. * The equipment should be able to operate both manually as well as run automated tests such as a step or ramp test. Equipment for measuring thrust and balance across multi motor aircraft; * The equipment needed to allow the universal mounting of different drone motors. With a minimum of 4 motors to be tested simultaneously. * It must be possible to mount the motors in different configurations simulating different layouts seen in aircraft. * Measure at least 10 kgf of thrust and 6 Nm of torque. * A clear digital display of the following parameters (display can be either built in or utilise a PC or laptop and software) o Thrust o Torque o RPM o Derived motor efficiency * It should be possible to store and export data. * The equipment should be able to operate both manually as well as run automated tests such as a step or ramp test.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a320fea4-0dba-4efc-916d-bee8e225c9a4
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa34b0bc-4571-4b97-90f7-c8253a42d055
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,474 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TYTO Robotics

Further Information

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