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title: "T14/3457 Engine Test Cell Turnkey Project"
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# T14/3457 Engine Test Cell Turnkey Project

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2725dac0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Northumbria University is conducting an open procurement process for the "T14/3457 Engine Test Cell Turnkey Project," aimed at providing a state-of-the-art Engine Test Cell as part of its STEM Project. This facility will support new undergraduate and integrated master's programmes in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, located in the North East of England. The procurement procedure is currently in the Award stage, with a contract valued at £504,180. The contract was awarded on 9th December 2015, and the contract period spans from 1st January 2016 to 30th September 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, specifically those with expertise in designing and building testing and measuring apparatus. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could leverage this project to demonstrate their capabilities in consultancy, design, build, and ongoing support throughout the project's phases. Engaging with such a prestigious educational institution can enhance their profile and create synergies for future contracts within the academic and automotive industries.

## Notice

The design and provision of an Engine Test Cell is one of Northumbria University's key deliverables under the STEM Project. The Engine Test Cell will be an essential component to enable the delivery of new undergraduate and an integrated Masters Programme in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. The University is seeking a prime contractor to work in partnership with the University to deliver the following: Phase 1 - Consultancy and Design; including full requirements specification Phase 2 - Engine Test Cell Build (including facility support systems), Installation (including system integration) and Commissioning Phase 3 - Induction and Training Phase 4 - Ongoing Support and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad0f0a1-525d-40c5-b458-fa3d7dd5b695 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2016 - 30 Sep 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £504,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £504,180 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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 | SIERRA CP ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34640000 - Automotive elements
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad0f0a1-525d-40c5-b458-fa3d7dd5b695

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad0f0a1-525d-40c5-b458-fa3d7dd5b695
  31st December 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC118651
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbriaunitenders.org

## Provenance

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