--- title: "Snow Machine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48f9f345-b3ca-45b9-846a-258ef3fa09e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48f9f345-b3ca-45b9-846a-258ef3fa09e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48f9f345-b3ca-45b9-846a-258ef3fa09e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48f9f345-b3ca-45b9-846a-258ef3fa09e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)" published: "2021-01-08" --- # Snow Machine Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f9f345-b3ca-45b9-846a-258ef3fa09e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48f9f345-b3ca-45b9-846a-258ef3fa09e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48f9f345-b3ca-45b9-846a-258ef3fa09e3.json) ## Summary The University of Salford is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Snow Machine" project, which is related to the construction of the Energy House 2 (EH2), a state-of-the-art building physics test laboratory located in Salford, England. This initiative is classified under the goods category and specifically involves generating artificial snow for testing purposes. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on 11 December 2020. The total value of the contract is projected to be £150,000, with a minimum contract value of £10,000, and the expected contract period extending from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of artificial snow or related products, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the project's unique specifications. Companies focused on innovative construction materials, environmental simulation technology, or advanced testing methodologies could find this contract particularly appealing. Participants should leverage the advanced features of the Energy House 2 to showcase their capacities in meeting rigorous testing and environmental conditions, ultimately positioning themselves for success in future procurement processes. ## Notice Energy House 2 (EH2) is a large-scale building physics test laboratory to be built at the University of Salford Manchester. The project Is part funded by the ERDF. The construction will begin in summer 2020 with the construction period set to last 12 months. The project builds on the successful Energy House project :(https://www.salford.ac.uk/built-environment/laboratories-and-studios/energy-house ). A video of the project can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3bsXeQKYU EH2 will be a unique facility and one of most advanced building test facilities on the planet. It has the following features: * 2 large chambers capable of having 2 family homes built in each one (4 homes in total) * Temperature controlled to within 0.5 degC from -20degC to +40 degC * Wind, rain, solar radiation and snow can be generated * These conditions provide testing facilities for housing covering 95% of the global population. The Energy House 2 Project has a requirement to generate REAL snow to fall on to the top of the homes. This will make a significant difference to the thermal performance of the properties. Please go to our InTend portal for full tender documentation: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home Additional information: Please send all correspondence related to this tender via our InTend Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bec562-12d2-4f7e-9e24-8f9d3cb00b72 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 SALFORD(THE) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15981320 - Snow ## Release History - 8 Jan 2021 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bec562-12d2-4f7e-9e24-8f9d3cb00b72 - 11 Dec 2020 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bec562-12d2-4f7e-9e24-8f9d3cb00b72 - 30 Nov 2020 at 13:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bec562-12d2-4f7e-9e24-8f9d3cb00b72 - 30 Nov 2020 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bec562-12d2-4f7e-9e24-8f9d3cb00b72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bec562-12d2-4f7e-9e24-8f9d3cb00b72 8th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home - https://www.salford.ac.uk/built-environment/laboratories-and-studios/energy-house - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3bsXeQKYU ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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