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title: "(NU/1328) Newcastle University Test Rig, Reactor and Environmental Chamber Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
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# (NU/1328) Newcastle University Test Rig, Reactor and Environmental Chamber Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c1f2e41-91bf-4afb-9d9c-be0594bbc178

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is currently initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System for the establishment of a range of gear and lubricant testing equipment, chemical reactors for energy research, and railway bogie testing chambers. The tender, titled "(NU/1328) Newcastle University Test Rig, Reactor and Environmental Chamber Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)," is classified under the industrial machinery category and includes six specific equipment lots. The procurement process is at the initial tender stage, with a deadline for supplier applications set for 23rd July 2018. The contract will commence on 1st August 2018 and will run for four years, with a total estimated value of £2 million.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery to gain access to a growing market, specifically those with expertise in gear and lubricant testing, chemical reactors, and environmental monitoring technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can apply for specific lots that align with their capabilities, potentially broadening their client base and enhancing their business growth in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The School of Engineering at Newcastle University invites bids to join a Dynamic Purchasing System it is establishing for the provision of gear and lubricant testing equipment, chemical reactors for energy research and railway bogie testing chambers and equipment. Note this is not a tender opportunity, it is to enable the University to pre-qualify suppliers who will then be capable of tendering for our requirements as and when they arise. There will be 6 equipment Lots on this DPS: 1. Back to back testing equipment 2. Chemical Reactors for Energy 3. Excess heat recovery and utilisation systems 4. Energy conversion equipment 5. Environmental monitoring chambers for railway bogies 6. Railway braking systems based on Linear Induction Motor technology Suppliers must indicate which Lots they are applying for in this initial DPS Round. This DPS will be for a 4 year period, commencing 1st August 2018. More detail can be found in the DPS Invitation document which can be found by registering your interest and accessing the the DPS event, which can be done at: https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706f4203-a4e0-4a4f-8d7c-b0fdb486567d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 44622000 - Heat-recovery systems

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2018 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706f4203-a4e0-4a4f-8d7c-b0fdb486567d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706f4203-a4e0-4a4f-8d7c-b0fdb486567d
  21st June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk
- https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login

## Provenance

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