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title: "(NU/1451) Supply and Installation of a Self-contained, tilting, hydraulic flume with wave generator"
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# (NU/1451) Supply and Installation of a Self-contained, tilting, hydraulic flume with wave generator

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b64bad6-5623-4cde-9dec-7ce46e410a36

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## Summary

Newcastle University is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a self-contained, tilting hydraulic flume with wave generator, aimed at enhancing research and teaching capabilities at the Novak Lab, Stephenson Building, Newcastle. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to close on March 4, 2019, at 23:59 GMT. The total contract value is £300,000 and the contract is expected to commence on March 19, 2019, with a duration ending on November 29, 2019. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically within the CPV classification for pumps and compressors and additional classifications related to instruments for measuring flow.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the engineering and scientific equipment industries, particularly those specialising in hydraulic systems, installation services, and monitoring instruments. Businesses that excel in designing and providing after-sales support for technical equipment would be well-suited to participate. Given the emphasis on research and education, companies with experience in educational partnerships and physical infrastructure projects could also find favourable prospects through this contract.

## Notice

As part of the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Newcastle University is the one of the UK's demonstration sites for water infrastructure. As part of this funding programme there is an opportunity to locate a large, self-contained, tilting hydraulic flume with wave generator in the Novak Lab, Stephenson Building. The flume will be used for both research and teaching alike. This is timely as the Stephenson Building is undergoing a major redevelopment programme from 2020. The scope of this contract is for the design, supply, delivery and installation of the flume as detailed in Invitation to Tender documentation to the University, with after-sales support and 36 months warranty and maintenance. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060e1b60-095c-417c-b75c-f81a49d81b17 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31681200 - Electric pumps
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 42120000 - Pumps and compressors
- 44613000 - Large containers
- 51820000 - Installation services of reservoirs

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060e1b60-095c-417c-b75c-f81a49d81b17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/060e1b60-095c-417c-b75c-f81a49d81b17
  4th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

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