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Award

12 Jan 2022 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is overseeing a completed procurement process titled "LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment," aimed at establishing a power train test bed for zero-emission vehicles. This project is categorised under the education industry and is located in Guardbridge, Scotland. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with a notable budget of £3,148,045 for the contract, which was awarded to AVL United Kingdom Limited. The award signed on 20 December 2021 followed the tender period that concluded on 10 August 2021.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative transport technologies, particularly firms that can supply test equipment related to heavy-duty vehicles and powertrain systems. Companies with expertise in hydrogen fuel technology, data-logging systems, and thermal management solutions would find this contract especially relevant. Participation in such projects can enhance a company’s portfolio and expand its market presence within the emerging low-carbon transport sector.

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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. -. 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-r6ebe6-0000659581
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437533
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420679
    University of St Andrews: LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437533
    University of St Andrews: LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment - 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.

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