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title: "(NU/1405) Supply of a Thermal Vacuum Chamber"
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# (NU/1405) Supply of a Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76594943-a70a-49f2-9b78-201dbea66438

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking to procure a Thermal Vacuum Chamber for its Electrical Power Research Group. This tender, titled "(NU/1405) Supply of a Thermal Vacuum Chamber," belongs to the research, testing, and scientific technical simulator industry category. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract having been awarded on August 30, 2018, and the contract period extends from August 31, 2018, to November 30, 2018. The tender had an initial closing date of August 3, 2018, and the awarded contract is valued at £84,148.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in thermal and vacuum technology. Suppliers capable of providing not only the necessary equipment but also comprehensive training and technical documentation would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Newcastle University’s strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary research and industrial engagement further highlights the potential for collaboration and innovation within aerospace and electrical propulsion system technologies.

## Notice

The Electrical Power Research Group (EPRG) at Newcastle University is the UK's largest academic research group in Electrical Power, involved in activities from Nano Watts to Giga Watts. Through the EPRG's state-of-the-art research laboratory facilities, EPRG's activities are highly cross-disciplinary. The EPRG is well known for its high level of industrial engagement including automotive, aerospace, renewable and consumer goods applications. One of the ongoing activities within EPRG is related to the 'More Electric Aircraft Technologies', with focus on Electric Propulsion Systems for the future aircrafts. These new aerospace technologies need to be tested at representative environmental conditions, e.g. high altitude with low ambient temperature and low atmospheric pressure (flight altitude of 20,000m). An appropriate Thermal and Vacuum chamber is needed to enable such testing conditions. The scope of this requirement is for the supply and delivery of a Thermal Vacuum Chamber, with a minimum 12 months warranty. This must also include the provision of any training and software required to operate the equipment, plus all documentation required to ensure the continued safe operation of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deaf888b-7633-4acf-b8f3-fd7c28c662ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,148 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEMPERATURE APPLIED SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2018 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deaf888b-7633-4acf-b8f3-fd7c28c662ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deaf888b-7633-4acf-b8f3-fd7c28c662ea
  4th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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