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title: "(NU/1521) Supply of one 2MW Water Cooled Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Water Cooled Motors"
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# (NU/1521) Supply of one 2MW Water Cooled Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Water Cooled Motors

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24553c7b-bacc-4c8f-a310-7dad6144c6ec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking bids for the supply of a 2MW water cooled drive control panel and two 1.2MW water cooled motors as part of a dynamic gearbox test facility project. The tender, officially titled "(NU/1521) Supply of one 2MW Water Cooled Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Water Cooled Motors," falls under the electric motors, generators, and transformers category. The tender period concluded on 6th September 2019, and the contract was awarded on 6th December 2019, with an active contract period running from 9th December 2019 to 31st March 2020. The total value of the contract is £384,650, with an open procurement method being used.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical and engineering sectors, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing and supplying motors and control systems. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement suitability indicates the potential for smaller firms to compete. Successful suppliers will not only benefit from contract value but also gain experience in high-technology environments, paving the way for future collaborations and growth within the industry.

## Notice

As part of the UKRRIN, Rolling Stock Centre initiative, Newcastle University's Design Unit have been awarded a grant by HEFCE to design and build a bespoke, state of the art dynamic gearbox test facility including a climate chamber for testing of gearboxes and traction drives in extreme environments. As part of this the University is tendering for a drive system consisting of a water cooled low harmonic drive system capable of power regeneration and 2 motors. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the invitation to tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcee304b-da55-4454-aa16-6c918f9f5b95 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £384,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £384,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcee304b-da55-4454-aa16-6c918f9f5b95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcee304b-da55-4454-aa16-6c918f9f5b95
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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