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title: "IAAPS Testing & Process Equipment"
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# IAAPS Testing & Process Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a5a17d2-067e-4cc8-a24a-e802be0de34b

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## Summary

The University of Bath has recently completed a procurement process for the construction of the IAAPS Testing & Process Equipment, aimed at establishing a global centre of excellence for research and development in automotive propulsion technologies. This project has a total value of £17,300,000 and falls under the category of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. The procurement method employed was selective, using a negotiated procedure, with the tender period concluding on 21 December 2018. The contract spans from 15 March 2019 to 13 October 2021, with delivery scheduled in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those offering equipment and services related to automotive and low carbon vehicle technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they specialise in innovative testing and evaluation instruments. Engaging with the University of Bath could foster partnerships that leverage their expertise in R&D and elevate the capabilities of participating businesses, setting the stage for future growth in the evolving automotive industry.

## Notice

The University of Bath (UoB) proposes the construction of a new, global centre of excellence, to deliver transformational Research and Development (R&D) for automotive propulsion technologies which will support the development of the next generation of low carbon vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223405b7-9c4d-4d03-a4af-34d1e25d4b43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2019 - 13 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,300,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVL UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223405b7-9c4d-4d03-a4af-34d1e25d4b43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223405b7-9c4d-4d03-a4af-34d1e25d4b43
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=387829078
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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