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Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2023 at 11:27

Tender

29 Nov 2022 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two single-cylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The procurement process, categorised under the goods industry, is at the award stage with a contract value of £233,831.96. The buying organisation, Brunel University London, located in London, UK, has awarded the contract to Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co. Ltd. The tender titled "Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels" was completed under an open procedure and the tender status is cancelled. The procurement method was an open procedure with an active contract signed on 13th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of research engines, especially those catering to heavy goods vehicles or marine applications. Suppliers familiar with specifications like cylinder bore, stroke, power ratings, and fuel systems in the hydrogen and ammonia domain would be well-suited for this procurement. Additionally, businesses offering related services such as training, technical support, delivery, commissioning, installation, and acceptance would find potential for growth through this tender. The contract period extends from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026, with an option to extend for one more year, indicating a long-term engagement opportunity for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels

Notice Description

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two singlecylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The Requirement has been split into two Lots; Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements; Technical Specification (1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application The engine should meet below specifications Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180 Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 300 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia (2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application The engine should meet below specifications: Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230 Range of compression ratio [-] > 12 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 800 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab. Relevant services should be included; Training Technical Support Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

Lot Information

Lot 1 and 2

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two single-cylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The Requirement has been split into two Lots Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements; Technical Specification (1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application The engine should meet below specifications Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180 Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 300 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia (2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application The engine should meet below specifications: Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230 Range of compression ratio [-] > 12 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 800 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab. Relevant services should be included; Training Technical Support Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

Renewal: Option to extend for One (1) more year

Lot 1

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two singlecylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The Requirement has been split into two Lots; Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements; Technical Specification (1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application The engine should meet below specifications Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180 Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 300 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia (2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application The engine should meet below specifications: Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230 Range of compression ratio [-] > 12 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 800 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab. Relevant services should be included; Training Technical Support Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018230-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34310000 - Engines and engine parts

34311000 - Engines

45350000 - Mechanical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,831 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.simpson@brunel.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Colham & Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUANGXI YUCHAI MACHINERY

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