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title: "565 - Electric Dynamometer"
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# 565 - Electric Dynamometer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45e2cefb-47e6-424e-b76d-777a8a5927bc

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## Summary

Aston University is procuring an Electric Dynamometer, a key piece of industrial machinery funded by a recent UKRI investment to enhance their science laboratories. The tender was published on 1st December 2020 and is currently in the open stage of procurement, with submissions accepted until 15th December 2020. The contract period will commence on 18th December 2020 and last until 17th December 2021, with a total contract value of £72,000. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the goods category and aims to foster research in energy conversion technologies for transportation and power generation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of industrial machinery, particularly those specialising in equipment for research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in manufacturing and delivering dynamic testing equipment relevant to energy systems and automotive technologies. Competing for this contract could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also facilitate collaborations with Aston University's ongoing research initiatives.

## Notice

Aston University wish to procure 1 x Electric Dynamometer. The equipment will be funded by the recent UKRI investment in world-class science laboratories, as part of the allocation to Aston University. It will support research in energy conversion for transport and power generation through testing of electric motors and drives, fuel cell hybrid systems, etc., open avenues for industry collaboration. It is in-line with EBRI and ASTUTE strategy and a key infrastructure to assist the incoming MSc Future Vehicle Technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c268407-785c-40a7-a718-52cc264b5879 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 18:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c268407-785c-40a7-a718-52cc264b5879

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c268407-785c-40a7-a718-52cc264b5879
  1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0d914c79-e333-eb11-8105-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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