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13 Aug 2021 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "(NU/1612-4) Supply of High Performance End of Line Test Equipment" was initiated by Newcastle University as part of the Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) programme, which aims to enhance UK industry capabilities in clean technologies and electrification. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the electrical machinery sector, and is located in Newcastle, UK. The procurement phase is classified as complete, with the contract awarded recently. Key dates include the announcement of the awards made on 30 June 2021, with a comprehensive review period of 10 calendar days for tenderers post-award notification.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms involved in manufacturing high-performance testing and prototyping equipment for electric motors. Suppliers with expertise in electrical machinery, precision testing systems, and after-sales support are well-positioned to compete effectively in this process. As the DER programme gathers momentum, businesses in sectors such as transport, energy, construction, and agriculture should consider engaging in similar public procurement opportunities to align with the UK's transition towards clean technologies.

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Notice Title

(NU/1612-4) Supply of High Performance End of Line Test Equipment

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. The DER program vision is "To make the UK globally recognised as the centre of excellence in PEMD manufacturing processes". 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 was focussed on the motor manufacturing aspect and the purchase of relevant equipment to manufacture and test electric motors. There are six separate equipment systems being tendered in this ITT, as follows: i) Leak Test system (Section 3.2) ii) Magnetic Scanner system (Section 3.3) iii) Motor test Dynamometer/EOL Tester (Section 3.4) iv) Vibration Shaker system (Section 3.5) v) Environmental Test Chamber System (Section 3.6) vi) Environmental Thermal Stock Chamber system (Section 3.7) The scope was for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of each system as detailed in the ITT, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. This should include on completion of installation a complete set of operating and maintenance documents. This requirement was only advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 5: High Performance End of Line Test of (NU/1612) Flexible Electric Machine Assembly Line Dynamic Purchasing System (OJEU Ref: 2020/S 229-565620).

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. The DER program vision is "To make the UK globally recognised as the centre of excellence in PEMD manufacturing processes". 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 was focussed on the motor manufacturing aspect and the purchase of relevant equipment to manufacture and test electric motors. There are six separate equipment systems being tendered in this ITT, as follows: i) Leak Test system (Section 3.2) ii) Magnetic Scanner system (Section 3.3) iii) Motor test Dynamometer/EOL Tester (Section 3.4) iv) Vibration Shaker system (Section 3.5) v) Environmental Test Chamber System (Section 3.6) vi) Environmental Thermal Stock Chamber system (Section 3.7) The scope was for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of each system as detailed in the ITT, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. This should include on completion of installation a complete set of operating and maintenance documents. This requirement was only advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 5: High Performance End of Line Test of (NU/1612) Flexible Electric Machine Assembly Line Dynamic Purchasing System (OJEU Ref: 2020/S 229-565620).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d45b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019692-2021
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
£922,456 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 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
2
Supplier Names

Marposs Limited

Weiss Technik UK Ltd

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