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title: "PS23341 - The UK Electric motors capability - ITQ"
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# PS23341 - The UK Electric motors capability - ITQ

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7017645d-f1c2-4e96-ac8a-9f3ef4a34b47

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "PS23341 - The UK Electric Motors Capability - ITQ" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS). The procurement is classified under the industry category "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV: 73000000) and is located in England, with postal code SN2 1FL. The process is in the award stage following a competitive tender and involves the creation of a report on the UK Electric Motors supply chain capability, including manufacturers and significant component suppliers. The tender, which utilized an open procedure (below threshold), concluded with a contract start date of 2nd September 2024 and an end date of 20th December 2024. The total value of the contract is £69,892, awarded to Ricardo UK Limited. Key procurement dates include the publication date of 28th February 2024 and the tender submission deadline of 4th April 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in electric motor manufacturing, component supply, and specialist production equipment provision. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria highlighted. The research's scope, focusing on innovative motor designs and significant production research capabilities, is ideal for firms with expertise in the electric motors sector and stakeholders capable of contributing meaningful insights through interviews. Businesses looking to gain a foothold or expand within the evolving electric motors industry will find this project advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and securing a critical role in the supply chain analysis for new and traditional motor designs.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement This work is to produce a written report, using a mix of desk research and stakeholder interviews, on the UK Electric Motors supply chain capability. The scope includes all electric motors manufactured in the UK, and their supply chain. * The focus is on motor manufacturing, but would also include significant component/material suppliers and providers of specialist production equipment. This would include the manufacture of power electronic assemblies essential for motor operation. * The scope includes any significant production focussed Research capability in Universities, or other research organisations. * The scope includes equipment manufacturers who create their own motors for integration into their own equipment only. * The focus is on newer designs of motor, but for completeness more traditional types should also be included just sufficiently to give the overall context. On this basis, a nominal power range of 20W - 2MW is suggested. * The scope excludes systems integrators and manufacturers of Power electronic components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e81b5fe-6be0-4f07-8ed3-f469a3d779e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,892 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e81b5fe-6be0-4f07-8ed3-f469a3d779e8
- 28 Feb 2024 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2c96eb2-54d2-4e45-b643-f1f0b969dd48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e81b5fe-6be0-4f07-8ed3-f469a3d779e8
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2c96eb2-54d2-4e45-b643-f1f0b969dd48
  28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d0b55bf-bacd-4b4b-8020-b4ffac3ff5d0
  Invitation To Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c2e3fdc-0a48-4856-8ef3-428a9d486271
  Invitation To Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22d095fc-33ce-4425-9848-9dc3e74ff635
  UKRI Low Value Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faf978e1-0501-4c08-9335-dec28fdc072b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ae613cd-acfe-4b3b-9cae-4bac185adc86

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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