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Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Specialised Propeller-Rudder System Hydrodynamic Testing Rig

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

15 Apr 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is initiating a procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Specialised Propeller-Rudder System Hydrodynamic Testing Rig". This is a planned tender within the education industry, seeking submissions from interested parties before the deadline of 23rd April 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £87,000. The project seeks to develop a flexible testing rig that interfaces with the existing Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory towing tank model carriage, proposing a detailed design, supply, and commissioning services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in equipment design, hydrodynamic testing technology, and engineering services to engage in a significant project that could enhance their portfolio. Companies that provide high-precision measurement systems, electric motor technology, and advanced control systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could help such businesses to expand their influence and collaborate with a reputable educational institution, potentially leading to further opportunities in the education and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Specialised Propeller-Rudder System Hydrodynamic Testing Rig

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity for the detailed design, supply, delivery and commissioning of a specialised and flexible testing rig for measuring the hydrodynamic forces and moments on the propeller using an accurate propeller dynamometer and twin rudders, which can be actuated, using load balances. The specialised rig will interface with the existing towing tank model carriage of the Strathclyde University's Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory. The test rig will include an open-water type propeller dynamometer to measure the propeller thrust, torque and shaft speed to be driven by an electric motor. The test rig will also include a twin rudder arrangement (e.g. to simulate a Gate Rudder System), that may also be actuated by electric motors, and the hydrodynamic loads (X, Y, Mz) on each rudder will be measured by suitable load balance system. The propeller dynamometer, rudders and their drive/actuator systems will be mounted on a base platform which will then be secured to the towing carriage. The system will be able to measure the propeller and rudder hydrodynamic loads on the propeller and rudders in calm water as well as in waves.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. The potential tender is for the supply of an open water test rig as the combination of an accurate propeller dynamometer and automatically controlled two rudder load balance systems to interface with the existing model towing carriage of the UoS' Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory. 2. The successful supplier is expected to detailed design, build, supply, deliver and commission the system 3. The successful supplier is expected to deliver the equipment to the University, assemble it on-site and test its correct function and carry out site acceptance tests. 4. The propeller dynamometer should be capable of measuring the propeller thrust up to 1500N, and torque up to 75Nm with up to 150% permitted overload. 5. The system must have AC Servo Motor and Controller rated to 30kW 6. The system must have an AC inverter controlled that has a speed range up to 2500RPM at 30kW 7. The system must have an open collector type encoder that is directly coupled to the drive motor for precise speed measurement of the test propeller. 8. Static Calibration Device for Measurements of Thrust and Torque for the propeller dynamometer should be provided with the system with sufficient precision weights for the calibration. 9. Two sets of rudder load balance systems with calibration devices to measure high load cycles and low load cycles of the rudders as following: a. For low rudder load condition X and Y forces up to 10N and moments up to 0.2Nm with a rudder with a helm angle rate of 0.5 to 1 deg/s b. For high rudder load condition X and Y forces up to 20N and moments up to 2Nm with a rudder a helm angle rate of 0.5 to 1 deg/s 10. Design and development of a base platform to attach the above dynamometer, rudders, load cells and their drive and control systems. The base platform will interface and secured to the model towing carriage. The base platform may have an interchangeable lid/section where the rudders will be located.. Please note your interest against this PIN by COB Friday 23rd April 2021. After this, any details on further activity will be released.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650836
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412188
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42600000 - Machine tools

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Shelly Kilgour
Contact Email
shelly.kilgour@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414888785

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412188
    Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Specialised Propeller-Rudder System Hydrodynamic Testing Rig - The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for a potential tender opportunity for the detailed design, supply, delivery and commissioning of a specialised and flexible testing rig for measuring the hydrodynamic forces and moments on the propeller using an accurate propeller dynamometer and twin rudders, which can be actuated, using load balances. The specialised rig will interface with the existing towing tank model carriage of the Strathclyde University's Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory. The test rig will include an open-water type propeller dynamometer to measure the propeller thrust, torque and shaft speed to be driven by an electric motor. The test rig will also include a twin rudder arrangement (e.g. to simulate a Gate Rudder System), that may also be actuated by electric motors, and the hydrodynamic loads (X, Y, Mz) on each rudder will be measured by suitable load balance system. The propeller dynamometer, rudders and their drive/actuator systems will be mounted on a base platform which will then be secured to the towing carriage. The system will be able to measure the propeller and rudder hydrodynamic loads on the propeller and rudders in calm water as well as in waves.

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