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title: "(NU/1628) Provision of Consultancy to the DER Project"
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# (NU/1628) Provision of Consultancy to the DER Project

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bd093f5-f4be-4428-b7ec-0580a80bc95e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "(NU/1628) Provision of Consultancy to the DER Project" is initiated by Newcastle University, located in England. This project falls under the engineering services industry category and has a contract value of £90,000. Currently, the process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2pm (GMT) on Friday, 22nd January 2021. The project aims to support the development of the Driving Electrical Revolution (DER) Industrialisation Centres, which focus on advancing automated electrical machine manufacturing technologies across various sectors, including automotive and aerospace. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, particularly those with expertise in automated manufacturing processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tender, as the buying organisation is specifically seeking innovative design support for its machine assembly facilities. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, facility design, equipment specification, and project integration are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to position firms at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the power electronics and manufacturing sectors.

## Notice

The Driving Electrical Revolution (DER) Industrialisation Centres is a PS33M investment from the UK Government into the development of Power Electronics Machines and Drives (PEMD). Seven industrial sectors have been identified, including automotive, aerospace and industrial. The DER Centres are being led by Newcastle University and include the creation of an off campus facility in Sunderland: The DER Centre North East. The Centre will provide an open access prototype and scale up manufacturing facility to help accelerate product development. The DER Centre North East will include a cross-sectoral electrical machine assembly line. The vision is to develop a set of independent assembly and test cells that together form a flexible machine assembly plant, giving companies access to leading edge automated electrical machine manufacturing technology. To manifest the vision, the university wishes to engage support from experienced designers (Consultants) in the development of automated machine assembly facilities. Specifically across five stages: 1. Stake holder engagement and performance requirements. 2. Facility design. 3. Equipment specification. 4. Assessment of offers received. 5. Commission, integration and launch. Please find attached RFQ document - we require bidders to submit a quote that meets all requirements, and provide information that evidences this. The advert can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6e92ac7-a955-eb11-8106-005056b64545 The opportunity to respond closes at 2pm (GMT) on Friday 22nd January 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf08656e-a7ec-49ba-a5b6-93a6755c61af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf08656e-a7ec-49ba-a5b6-93a6755c61af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf08656e-a7ec-49ba-a5b6-93a6755c61af
  13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6e92ac7-a955-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Link to express interest

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