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title: "(NU/1739) Supply of Emerson Cavitation Control System Upgrade"
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# (NU/1739) Supply of Emerson Cavitation Control System Upgrade

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25e1aff7-c068-4572-9590-6e773f9fc28f

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking to procure an upgrade for the Emerson Cavitation Control System, as detailed in tender (NU/1739). This procurement falls under the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilized an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 4 February 2022. The contract was awarded on 11 March 2022, with a contract duration from 3 May 2022 to 4 May 2022, with a total value of £84,261.50.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in machinery upgrades and technical support services. Companies specialising in control systems, particularly those with experience in research and educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The successful bidder, Industratech Limited, demonstrates a viable path for SMEs looking to expand their business within the public sector.

## Notice

The Emerson Cavitation Tunnel (ECT) was constructed in 1949 from a horizontal closed-circuit water flume that operated in Pelzerhaken, Germany. The flume was then brought to the UK by the Admiralty after World War II. Dr Arnold Emerson was appointed as the first superintendent and in 1980 after modernisation, the ECT was renamed in recognition of his 30-year contribution. Since 1980 the ECT has continued to see investment in its operating system and data acquisition. Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) and Particle Image Velocimeter (PIV) systems have enabled precise and non-disruptive measurements of water velocity to directly measure the boundary layer and turbulence in the flow. The ECT control system was last updated in 2008 by Cussons Technology Ltd. Since then, Cussons has gone into administration leaving the old and dated control system with no technical support. We are looking for the supply of a control system upgrade for the ECT. The scope of this contract is for the supply and delivery as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a043b0c-4f54-4de8-9a0c-07939041dab4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2022 - 4 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,261 |
| 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 | INDUSTRATECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a043b0c-4f54-4de8-9a0c-07939041dab4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a043b0c-4f54-4de8-9a0c-07939041dab4
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2b0c2b78-8b61-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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