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20 Apr 2021 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Newcastle University and pertains to the supply of an X-ray Inspection System for Electronics Manufacture, classified under the electrical machinery industry. This tender, initiated under a selective procurement method, has been completed with an active award status. The contract, valued at £251,088, was signed on 30 March 2021. The location for this procurement is Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England, and it was part of the Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) programme aimed at advancing clean technologies. The initiation of this tender highlights a focused effort on power electronics, specifically targeted to vendors within Lot 14 of the Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery, particularly those with capabilities in supply and after-sales support for high-tech equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other firms with expertise in power electronics, as well as those able to provide warranty and maintenance services, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this area. The emphasis on the quality of technical specification, after-sales support, and delivery suggests that suppliers with a strong track record in technical excellence and customer service will have an advantage in these procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

(NU/1609-6) Supply of an X-ray Inspection System for Electronics Manufacture

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 an X-ray inspection system. 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 tender was only being advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 14: Material and Process Test of (NU/1609) Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 an X-ray inspection system. 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 tender was only being advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 14: Material and Process Test of (NU/1609) Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008352-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£251,088 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cupio Ltd

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