Tender

(NU/1430) Supply & Installation of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

06 Nov 2018 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is currently managing the procurement process for the supply and installation of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System, designated under tender reference NU/1430. This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically focused on electric motors, generators, and transformers. The procurement is in its tender stage, with a deadline for expressing interest set for 27th November 2018 at 16:00 GMT. The contract is expected to commence on 17th December 2018 and will run until 29th March 2019, with the project's location based in Newcastle, North East England. The total value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy storage and electrical infrastructure, particularly those that can deliver innovative solutions for integrating with AC/DC networks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is aimed at fostering competition and innovation within the sector. Companies equipped to handle electricity systems and energy management technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio with a contract from a reputable institution like Newcastle University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1430) Supply & Installation of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System

Notice Description

Newcastle University invites tenders for a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery. It is envisaged that the supplied energy storage system will be capable of interfacing both directly with the AC grid and the DC bus through a DC/DC converter. The proposed contract arises from the needs of an energy storage test bed facility located on Newcastle Helix, in the centre of Newcastle. The energy storage test bed comprises an AC/DC interface to couple the storage systems to the Newcastle Helix electrical network and then on to Northern Powergrid's distribution network. On the DC side of the AC/DC interface there is a DC bus which has DC/DC converters connected to it. The DC/DC converters are mainly used to connect different energy storage systems with the DC bus. More detail can be found in the tender documentation which can be found by registering your interest and accessing the the ITT event, which can be done at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1430. The deadline for expressing an interest is Tuesday 27th November 2018 at 16:00 GMT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7b2a245-b8c0-4916-b06d-77f0c651c360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973640b5-03d5-4c56-99cc-e3943adf4223
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 1-6 months
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
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)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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