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(NU/1609-9) Supply of a Solder Paste Inspection System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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20 Apr 2021 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the provision of a Solder Paste Inspection System under the Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge programme, aimed at supporting UK industry in the transition to clean technologies. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for electrical machinery and equipment, has a total value of £250,000 and operates via a selective procurement method. The tender period concluded on 24th March 2021, with the contract period scheduled to start on 31st March 2021 and last until 30th July 2021. The project is located in the North East of England, specifically for the new DER Innovation Centre focused on power electronics and electric motor prototyping.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in electrical machinery supply and related technologies. Companies that specialise in manufacturing, delivering, and supporting advanced inspection systems or equipment are well-positioned to compete in this process. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, suitable bidders can contribute to the wider goals outlined by the Driving the Electric Revolution programme, potentially enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within the clean technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1609-9) Supply of a Solder Paste 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 solder paste inspection (SPI) systems for in-line optical inspection of circuit boards following solder paste deposition. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed442820-dacc-414a-af12-1cde8a58cf2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5341186-0e99-4a64-bdea-31e40db6b055
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
£132,675 £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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETEK EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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