--- title: "The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. Funding for the technical equipment to be used within the facility is provided via a Green Port growth fund. The Green Port Hull vision is to establish Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a world class centre for renewable energy, creating wealth and employment for the region. By taking advantage of the Port of Hull's prime location in relation to the offshor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b1934ae-729e-451c-90d1-83eef40cc0f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b1934ae-729e-451c-90d1-83eef40cc0f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1934ae-729e-451c-90d1-83eef40cc0f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1934ae-729e-451c-90d1-83eef40cc0f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HULL" published: "2018-08-29" --- # The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. Funding for the technical equipment to be used within the facility is provided via a Green Port growth fund. The Green Port Hull vision is to establish Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a world class centre for renewable energy, creating wealth and employment for the region. By taking advantage of the Port of Hull's prime location in relation to the offshor Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b1934ae-729e-451c-90d1-83eef40cc0f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b1934ae-729e-451c-90d1-83eef40cc0f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1934ae-729e-451c-90d1-83eef40cc0f8.json) ## Summary The University of Hull is inviting bids for the construction of the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a high-tech facility aimed at fostering low carbon innovation. This project is located at the Humber Bridgehead and is essential for the renewable energy sector within Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. The tender is currently open under an open procurement method and must be submitted by the closing date of 29th August 2018. The total estimated value of this contract is £160,000, and it will commence on 30th November 2018, lasting until 29th November 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying equipment for innovation centres, particularly those focused on renewable energy technologies. Suppliers of office machinery and general-purpose machinery, as well as SMEs looking to enter the market, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate further connections within the growing renewable energy sector, which is expected to generate substantial economic impact and job creation in the region. ## Notice The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. Funding for the technical equipment to be used within the facility is provided via a Green Port growth fund. The Green Port Hull vision is to establish Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a world class centre for renewable energy, creating wealth and employment for the region. By taking advantage of the Port of Hull's prime location in relation to the offshore wind opportunities in the North Sea the region is perfectly placed to capitalise on the UK's offshore wind industry. As well as offshore wind there are major opportunities in biofuels, waste to energy, solar, wave and tidal power generation. The renewable energy sector will be the single biggest influence on the local economy for generations, creating thousands of new jobs along with a wealth of opportunity for local people and business. You are invited by the University to submit a bid for the equipment required within the Aura Innovation Centre. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f57315d6-b479-480d-b8a4-c80018b2d47b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 29 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HULL | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 29 Aug 2018 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f57315d6-b479-480d-b8a4-c80018b2d47b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f57315d6-b479-480d-b8a4-c80018b2d47b 29th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://hhhh hhh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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