--- title: "2250/ITTO/SC Cryogenic Electric Propulsion Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b667a64-5052-48d3-921d-8ea7c945eeeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b667a64-5052-48d3-921d-8ea7c945eeeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b667a64-5052-48d3-921d-8ea7c945eeeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b667a64-5052-48d3-921d-8ea7c945eeeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2024-04-22" --- # 2250/ITTO/SC Cryogenic Electric Propulsion Facility Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b667a64-5052-48d3-921d-8ea7c945eeeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b667a64-5052-48d3-921d-8ea7c945eeeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b667a64-5052-48d3-921d-8ea7c945eeeb.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is seeking proposals for the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a Cryogenic Electric Propulsion Facility. The estimated budget for this project is between £3,000,000 and £6,000,000. The tender is open for an Open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 31st May 2024 and a contract period starting on 14th June 2024. The location of the project is in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with a focus on goods within the industry category of Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in special-purpose electrical goods and machinery to bid for a substantial project with a significant budget. Companies capable of delivering design, manufacture, and commissioning services for complex machinery projects are well-suited to compete. The University of Nottingham aims to establish a collaborative contract that emphasises value for money, social value, and sustainability while ensuring compliance with modern-day slavery regulations within the supply chain. ## Notice Introduction: This is an Invitation to Tender (ITT) with information, instructions and guidance provided in this document. Tender submission (consisting of the completion of the Online Supplier Questionnaire, Technical Response, and Commercial response documents) should be completed and returned by all Tenderers who wish to bid for the contract. Please note, throughout the tender documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as 'UoN'. Synopsis: The UoN requires the design, manufacture, install and commissioning of a Cryogenic Electric Propulsion Facility (CEPF) to a high standard which will include a cryogenic cooling system and a cryogenically cooled aluminium DC electrical bus, both of which shall have defined physical and functional interfaces to the device under test (DUT). - Supply helium gas at 20 to 35 Kelvin to the device under test (DUT) and return it back to the helium plant. - Supply helium gas at 60 to 120 Kelvin to the device under test (DUT) and return it back to the helium plant. - Supply helium gas at 20 to 35 Kelvin to an aluminium electric bus bar (Cbus) and return it back to the helium plant. - Supply Liquid Nitrogen at 77 K to the device under test (DUT) and purge it to the atmosphere. - The electrical bus needs to carry 4kA direct current into the DUT using the cryogenic characteristics of aluminium. A modular system is required to achieve a variety of configurations with each module quoted separately, and any linkages clearly identified. Options could be provided for installation of working components in standard containers in a location that is within 50 miles of The University of Nottingham upon agreement with the supplier. Objectives: To establish a contract for the CEPF requirements and ensure strategic developments such as: - Obtain value for money for goods and services. - Establish a Collaborative Contract that allows multiple Sub-Contractors share IP with the intent to deliver the project requirements. - Social value and sustainability is factored into our commercial activities - Eliminate the risk of modern-day slavery within the supply chain. Estimated Value: The estimated budget for this project (2250/ITT/SC) is PS3,000,000 to PS6,000,000 which includes design, manufacture, delivery, commissioning, and all VAT and duty obligations. The tender will be divided into two lots, a guideline budget for each lot is included in the specification documentation. Consideration will be given to each proposal, or combination of proposals, which provides the best value for money in line with the Objectives. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITYS E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. 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HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4040ea3f-6348-4dc0-b53a-17be750d4a81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2024 - 1 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods ## Release History - 22 Apr 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4040ea3f-6348-4dc0-b53a-17be750d4a81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4040ea3f-6348-4dc0-b53a-17be750d4a81 22nd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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