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title: "(NU/1739) Supply of Emerson Cavitation Control System Upgrade"
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# (NU/1739) Supply of Emerson Cavitation Control System Upgrade

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cff6a45-8962-477a-a8fa-6e14ba18545b

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## Summary

The contract titled "(NU/1739) Supply of Emerson Cavitation Control System Upgrade" is issued by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle, North East England. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with an open procedure for submissions closing on 28th January 2022. The total value of the contract is £100,000, and the project aims to upgrade the control system of the Emerson Cavitation Tunnel, which has not been adequately supported since 2008.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced machinery and control systems. Companies that offer technical support, maintenance services, and expertise in modernising equipment in academic or research environments would be particularly suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and growth within this sector.

## Notice

The Emerson Cavitation Tunnel (ECT) was constructed in 1949 from a horizontal closed-circuit water flume that operated in Pelzerhaken, Germany. The flume was then brought to the UK by the Admiralty after World War II. Dr Arnold Emerson was appointed as the first superintendent and in 1980 after modernisation, the ECT was renamed in recognition of his 30-year contribution. Since 1980 the ECT has continued to see investment in its operating system and data acquisition. Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) and Particle Image Velocimeter (PIV) systems have enabled precise and non-disruptive measurements of water velocity to directly measure the boundary layer and turbulence in the flow. The ECT control system was last updated in 2008 by Cussons Technology Ltd. Since then, Cussons has gone into administration leaving the old and dated control system with no technical support. We are looking for the supply of a control system upgrade for the ECT. The scope of this contract is for the supply and delivery as detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cef4703-3fe1-4407-911f-c1917ecb756f |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2022 - 18 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cef4703-3fe1-4407-911f-c1917ecb756f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cef4703-3fe1-4407-911f-c1917ecb756f
  20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2b0c2b78-8b61-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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