--- title: "Brunel University London - Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-752d95a3-8eb6-41c1-8c48-0f1bf577c25e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-752d95a3-8eb6-41c1-8c48-0f1bf577c25e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-752d95a3-8eb6-41c1-8c48-0f1bf577c25e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-752d95a3-8eb6-41c1-8c48-0f1bf577c25e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON" published: "2022-11-29" --- # Brunel University London - Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels Buyer: BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-752d95a3-8eb6-41c1-8c48-0f1bf577c25e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-752d95a3-8eb6-41c1-8c48-0f1bf577c25e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-752d95a3-8eb6-41c1-8c48-0f1bf577c25e.json) ## Summary Brunel University London is seeking suppliers for the procurement of two single-cylinder research engines intended for researching and developing combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The tender includes two lots: one for heavy goods vehicles application and another for marine application. Proposals must meet specific technical specifications related to engine design, power, speed, torque, and fuel system. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on January 23, 2023, and a contract period starting on June 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2026. This tender opportunity by Brunel University London presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the engines and engine parts industry. Suppliers with expertise in single-cylinder research engine manufacturing and a focus on zero carbon fuels technology are well-suited to bid for this contract. The university emphasises the importance of pre-sales technical advice, support, and providing relevant services like training, technical support, delivery, commissioning, installation, and acceptance related to the engines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the university's suitability criteria. ## Notice Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two single-cylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The Requirement has been split into two Lots; Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements; Technical Specification (1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application The engine should meet below specifications Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180 Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 300 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia (2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application The engine should meet below specifications: Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230 Range of compression ratio [-] > 12 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 800 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab. Relevant services should be included; Training Technical Support Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, from the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal when the opportunity goes live. Please register via the URL provided and search for BUL Ref: BUL_287/CEDPS-001JS Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4612504-9c9d-45d0-95d5-aed31a1821b5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON | | Locality | MIDDLESEX | | Post town | Southall | | Postcode | UB8 3PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | Colham & Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34310000 - Engines and engine parts - 34311000 - Engines - 45350000 - Mechanical installations ## Release History - 29 Nov 2022 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4612504-9c9d-45d0-95d5-aed31a1821b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4612504-9c9d-45d0-95d5-aed31a1821b5 29th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.brunelesourcing.com Brunel e-Sourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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