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title: "838 - e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment Supply and Installation"
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# 838 - e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment Supply and Installation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-193258fe-71a4-48e7-8975-d31e2ce3a107

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking suppliers for the provision of an e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment for durability and functionality testing of electric motors for electric vehicles. This tender falls under the industry category of Electric vehicles and Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage is at the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 2nd November 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st March 2024 and ending on 28th February 2027.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in supplying goods related to electric vehicles and precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in electric motors and laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a transparent and fair process for interested suppliers.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking to acquire an e-motor test system for durability and functionality testing of electric motors for electric vehicles (EVs) following standard and no-standard test cycles. This system will form part of their integral research programme looking at Sustainable Energy and Transport. To meet the requirements, the e-motor test system must meet the following criteria: - Be able to test electric motors for EVs with rated power up to about 175 kW, rated torque 420 N.m, and rated speed 16,0000 rpm, with inertia equal or lower than 0.3 kg.m2. - Have the AC dynamometer mounted on a metal base plate for which air springs must be supplied to be adapted to the existing one or a full metal base plate with air springs provided. - Include Turnkey control and data acquisition system conveniently integrated in table/rack/cabinet structure with dynamometer controller, computer, monitor, emergency stop button, power analyser and weather station plus user-friendly software able to reproduce standard/custom test schedules. - Include dynamometer shaft cover for operator safety. - Include calibration arms and weights. - Include a battery emulator to simulate operation of various EV battery types. - Include specimen adaptation and conditioning unit. The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract under Section 11 - Project Specific Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d133682-5e67-42d4-9744-a2d97ac706ca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31110000 - Electric motors
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d133682-5e67-42d4-9744-a2d97ac706ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d133682-5e67-42d4-9744-a2d97ac706ca
  2nd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dfdb082f-1a61-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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