--- title: "(NU/1408) Supply of one 2MW Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Motors to Newcastle University Dynamic Gearbox Test Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ed7efda-8602-4d76-b4b6-f4a81476916f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ed7efda-8602-4d76-b4b6-f4a81476916f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ed7efda-8602-4d76-b4b6-f4a81476916f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ed7efda-8602-4d76-b4b6-f4a81476916f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-07-30" --- # (NU/1408) Supply of one 2MW Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Motors to Newcastle University Dynamic Gearbox Test Facility Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ed7efda-8602-4d76-b4b6-f4a81476916f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ed7efda-8602-4d76-b4b6-f4a81476916f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ed7efda-8602-4d76-b4b6-f4a81476916f.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Newcastle University for the supply of a 2MW Drive Control Panel and two 1.2MW Motors to enhance their Dynamic Gearbox Test Facility, part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network initiative. This open tender, initiated on 30th July 2018, has a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 28th August 2018 at 12:00 BST and for submitting tenders by 31st August 2018 at 12:00 BST. The project is classified under the electric motors, generators, and transformers category, with a total contract value of £300,000. The delivery is scheduled to take place in the North East of England, with the contract period extending from 2nd October 2018 to 29th March 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering and manufacturing, particularly those capable of supplying innovative motor and control panel solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to a wide range of suppliers. Businesses with expertise in custom manufacturing or those experienced in providing equipment for advanced testing facilities will find this opportunity particularly well-suited for growth. Engaging with this project can open pathways for future collaborations within the rail industry and beyond. ## Notice As part of the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (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 two motors More detail can be found in the tender documentation which can be found by registering your interest and accessing the the ITT event, which can be done at: https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1408. The deadline for expressing an interest is Tuesday 28th August 2018 at 12:00 BST. Additional information: More detail can be found in the tender documentation which can be found by registering your interest and accessing the the ITT event, which can be done at: https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login The contract reference is NU/1408. The deadline for expressing an interest is Tuesday 28th August 2018 at 12:00 BST, and for submitting a tender is Friday 31st August at 12:00 BST. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de04652c-ca48-490e-b26e-df84fd3fd1f8 | | 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 | 30 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 - 30 Jul 2018 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de04652c-ca48-490e-b26e-df84fd3fd1f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de04652c-ca48-490e-b26e-df84fd3fd1f8 30th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ncl.ac.uk - https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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