Planning

Environmental Test Chamber

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

01 May 2023 at 00:00

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

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, has issued a planning stage tender for an Environmental Test Chamber. The tender, valued at £400,000 GBP, falls under the goods category and aims to enhance the multi-vector energy systems capability within the Power Networks Demonstration Centre. The deadline for interested suppliers to register for pre-tender engagement is 10th May 2023.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Strathclyde presents a chance for suppliers capable of providing environmental test chamber assemblies for testing equipment under variable environmental conditions. Businesses involved in supplying equipment for maritime, aerospace, and transport sectors would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The University seeks a turn-key solution provider to supply, deliver, and commission the environmental test chamber, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental testing equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Test Chamber

Notice Description

Environmental test chamber and all associated ancilliaries required to allow for the analysis of test equipment under variable temperature and humidity conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde seeks notes of interest from suppliers able to provide an environmental test chamber assembly, capable of carrying out tests on a variety of power systems equipment across various sectors of industry, including maritime, aerospace and transport. This tender forms part of a larger expansion programme, enhancing the multi-vector energy systems capability within the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), one of the University of Strathclyde's off-campus research & development facilities. The University is seeking notes of interest for a tender opportunity for the supply, delivery and commissioning of an environmental test chamber. 1.The tender is for the supply of an environmental test chamber assembly capable of testing equipment under variable temperature and humidity conditions. 2.The succesful supplier is expected to provide the environmental test chamber and any ancilliary equipment needed to meet the requirements of the tender as a turn-key solution. 3.The succesful succesful supplier is expected to deliver all necessary equipment to the University, carry out all required on-site assembly and associated functional testing. 4.The chamber assembly should have 25m3 of useable internal space for test equipment under variable temperature and humidity conditions. 5.The system must be capable of temperature ranges from -40oC to +90oC, with a rate of change of up to 4oC per min for heating and cooling under test conditions. 6.The system should be capable of relative humidity conditions from 10 to 95% in the climatic range of +10oC to +95oC. 7.The system shall be monitored by a safety PLC system that manages all conditions in line with a dedicated safety matrix. 8.The environmental chamber shall have two operation modes: a) via a graphical user interface, and b) via an automated system connected via TCP/IP Modbus or alternative industrial communication protocol. 9.The exterior housing shall be coated steel, with the chamber's inner wall being stainless steel. 10.Access to the environmental chamber shall be via a double door with 180 degrees' opening angle. Each door shall have its own viewing window. 11.The environmental chamber shall include port holes to allow the connection of cables, cooling equipment, etc, to the devices under test. 12.The contract scope will include supply, delivery, commissioning, ongoing UK-based support and warranty.. To be involved in pre-tender engagement, interested suppliers are asked to register their interest against this notice by 10th May 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477495
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2023Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
magdalena.bamford@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

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

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