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title: "(NU/1521) Supply of one 2MW Water Cooled Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Water Cooled Motors"
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# (NU/1521) Supply of one 2MW Water Cooled Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Water Cooled Motors

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aa74dfd-0324-4f1f-88ee-418a87305d8a

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is currently inviting bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of a bespoke 2MW water cooled drive control panel and two 1.2MW water cooled motors as part of the UKRRIN initiative. This procurement, classified under electric motors, generators and transformers, is in the open tender stage and has a total estimated value of £500,000. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 6th September 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 15th October 2019 and run until 31st March 2020. The tender is being managed through an open procedure, ensuring broad participation.

This opportunity presents significant potential for companies specialising in electrical machinery, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and installation of drive systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and a track record in supplying similar equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will also need to provide after-sales support and training, making this a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence within the technological and engineering sectors.

## Notice

As part of the UKRRIN, Rolling Stock Centre initiative, Newcastle University's Design Unit have been awarded a grant by HEFCE to design and build a bespoke, state of the art dynamic gearbox test facility including a climate chamber for testing of gearboxes and traction drives in extreme environments. As part of this the University is tendering for a drive system consisting of a water cooled low harmonic drive system capable of power regeneration and 2 motors. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the invitation to tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3801d288-d825-4291-a809-eb8db239cdb9 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2019 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3801d288-d825-4291-a809-eb8db239cdb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3801d288-d825-4291-a809-eb8db239cdb9
  8th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6e6062a-6eb4-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

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