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title: "GB-Bath: IAAPS Balancing Machine"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
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# GB-Bath: IAAPS Balancing Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d114060-74fe-4851-8690-e921205abc17

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## Summary

The University of Bath is inviting tenders for the procurement of a balancing machine to support research and development activities involving turbochargers and other turbomachinery. This open tender, identified as GB-Bath: IAAPS Balancing Machine, is classified under electrical equipment for engines and vehicles. The tender period is set to close on 11 March 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2021, concluding by 30 April 2021. The total expected value of the contract is £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The machine will be delivered to Bath, within the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents vital opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in advanced manufacturing and electrical engineering. Businesses that specialise in the production or supply of balancing machines and related equipment will find this contract particularly appealing. Given the focused nature of the work, companies that are agile and able to meet research and development requirements may gain a competitive advantage in submitting their proposals.

## Notice

IAAPS requires a balancing machine to balance turbochargers and other turbomachinery, including magnetized rotors for electrical machines, prior to their testing in a research and development environment (rather than series production environment). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79965759-78b7-4260-b5e2-8265f1b125a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79965759-78b7-4260-b5e2-8265f1b125a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79965759-78b7-4260-b5e2-8265f1b125a2
  24th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-IAAPS-Balancing-Machine/R9Y84258W8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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