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12 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is currently managing a procurement process for the "LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment," focusing on goods related to the transportation industry. This tender is located in Dundee, specifically at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP). The tender is presently in the active stage, with bids accepted via their open procedure procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 10 August 2021, while the anticipated contract period is for 360 days. The contract is valued at approximately £1,500,000.

This procurement opportunity provides a platform for businesses operating in the low carbon transport and testing equipment sectors to showcase their capabilities. Companies specialising in high-tech measurement and control equipment, as well as those offering modular test facilities for heavy-duty vehicles, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. This project aims to innovate within the zero-emissions vehicle market, potentially allowing successful bidders to expand their portfolio in a growing and critical industry.

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Notice Title

University of St Andrews: LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment

Notice Description

The Low Carbon Transport Applications Centre (LOCATE) project will provide a first of type Power Train Test bed for zero emissions heavy and niche vehicles in a brownfield site at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee. dynamometer configuration to perform long-term endurance testing of HDV and power trains of differing dimensions and drive axles. - On-site access to Hydrogen fuel supply to allow for fuel cell testing. - DC power supply to allow for system level testing on the device-under-test. - Unified control set-up to replicate realistic long-term load cycles for the system, with load variations at individual wheel hubs possible. - Fuel Cell air intake temperature and humidity control for operation de-risk. - Configurable Air-conditioning for drive and system assembly, allowing for thermal testing of subsystems and cooling systems. - High fidelity data-logging for off-site analysis of key parameters (also from device under test). Please see ITT documents for full requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Low Carbon Transport Applications Centre (LOCATE) project will provide a first of type Power Train Test bed for zero emissions heavy and niche vehicles in a brownfield site at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee. A summary of the functions identified as key components are listed below, and these are explored in more detail in the functional specification document. The contents of this document are technical requirements that the team have been able to determine based on the functional requirements and the available facilities at MSIP. Functional Requirements: - Modular dynamometer configuration to perform long-term endurance testing of HDV and power trains of differing dimensions and drive axles. - On-site access to Hydrogen fuel supply to allow for fuel cell testing. - DC power supply to allow for system level testing on the device-under-test. - Unified control set-up to replicate realistic long-term load cycles for the system, with load variations at individual wheel hubs possible. - Fuel Cell air intake temperature and humidity control for operation de-risk. - Configurable Air-conditioning for drive and system assembly, allowing for thermal testing of subsystems and cooling systems. - High fidelity data-logging for off-site analysis of key parameters (also from device under test). Equipment Requirements include: -Test Cell Bed Plate -Dynamometer Units -Dynamometer Control -Data Acquisition -Drivetrain Mounting -DC Power Supply/Battery Emulator -Hydraulic System Load Emulation -Vehicle Emulator -Training and Support Please see ITT Documents for full requirements. - Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Options: Future requirements may be determined by project development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c5a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000923-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,148,045 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 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
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVL United Kingdom Limited

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