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title: "042/2018EOI Engine Test Cells"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fd121ab-6b91-4d2c-aba9-38c86f5d3301"
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# 042/2018EOI Engine Test Cells

Buyer: HE PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fd121ab-6b91-4d2c-aba9-38c86f5d3301

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by HE Portal (University of the West of England), seeks a turn-key solution for engine test cells as part of a new engineering department building, scheduled to open in September 2020. The tender, titled "042/2018EOI Engine Test Cells," falls under the category of "Engines and engine parts" and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 29 March 2019. The estimated contract value is between £900,000 and £1,000,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1 June 2020 and conclude by the end of June 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in engineering solutions, engine manufacturing, or related services. Businesses that possess the expertise to deliver complex engineering projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the substantial contract value, this is an excellent chance for established companies and those capable of offering high-quality, innovative technical installations to gain a foothold in a growing infrastructure project in the South West of the UK.

## Notice

UWE Bristol is in the process of building a new engineering department building which is due to open for occupation in September 2020. The building will provide specialist workshops, study areas and laboratories accommodating a wide range of engineering disciplines such as composite manufacturing, machining and metrology. As part of this project a turn-key solution is sought for our engine test facility which includes: o 1 test cell containing 2 engines o Additional information: Please express your interest on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825cc094-ddd2-4e1a-99b1-42baec817f81 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | HE PORTAL |
| Locality | AVON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34310000 - Engines and engine parts
- 34311000 - Engines
- 34312000 - Engine parts

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2019 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825cc094-ddd2-4e1a-99b1-42baec817f81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825cc094-ddd2-4e1a-99b1-42baec817f81
  1st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uwe.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home

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