Tender

Motion Actuator System

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Tender

08 May 2024 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently undertaking a tender process for a Motion Actuator System in the goods category, specifically for wind turbines. The contract will involve designing and integrating a system provided by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd into existing equipment. The contract is set to commence on May 22, 2024, for an amount of £168,000. The procurement method is a selective procedure, and the tender submission deadline is May 22, 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in wind turbine technology or aerodynamic testing equipment to engage with the University of Plymouth. Given the specialised nature of the equipment required, companies with expertise in motion system integration and software development for wind tunnel applications would be well-suited to participate in this competitive process. The University's procurement process aims to enhance its wind tunnel capabilities and seeks suppliers capable of delivering high-quality solutions in this niche area of technology.

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Notice Title

Motion Actuator System

Notice Description

Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd have been chosen to provide a 6 degrees of freedom motion actuator system to fit on the existing Force Balance which is part of the wind tunnel that was also provided by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd after a tender process. The motion system needs to be designed to integrate the motion system hardware on to the existing force balance hardware. The software that controls the motion system must also be integrated into software that both controls the wind tunnel and records the data from the force balance. This software is written by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd. For this reason, Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd are the only supplier capable of supplying the equipment. Please note this is a VEAT Notice, so there are no documents linked to this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd have been chosen to provide a 6 degrees of freedom motion actuator system to fit on the existing Force Balance which is part of the wind tunnel that was also provided by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd after a tender process. The motion system needs to be designed to integrate the motion system hardware on to the existing force balance hardware. The software that controls the motion system must also be integrated into software that both controls the wind tunnel and records the data from the force balance. This software is written by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd. For this reason, Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd are the only supplier capable of supplying the equipment. Please note this is a VEAT Notice, so there are no documents linked to this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014658-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31121320 - Wind turbines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£168,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2024 - 22 May 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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