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title: "GB-Derby: Real-Time Hardware in the Loop and Rapid Controller Development"
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# GB-Derby: Real-Time Hardware in the Loop and Rapid Controller Development

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-836517ec-0849-41ab-a433-5b4362676b77

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## Summary

The University of Derby is currently running a tender titled "GB-Derby: Real-Time Hardware in the Loop and Rapid Controller Development". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on hardware, and is located in the East Midlands, UK. The tender process is at the active stage, with proposals due by 31 January 2019. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000, using an open procurement method to allow for broader participation. The contract is set to commence on 7 February 2019 and will last until 31 March 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacturing and supply of hardware, particularly those specialising in data-processing machines. By securing this contract, businesses can play a vital role in the development of a Rail Innovation Centre, which aims to encourage collaboration and innovation within the sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in hardware solutions for propulsion systems would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University of Derby has secured Local Growth Funding to establish a Rail Innovation Centre with three Technical Demonstrators aimed at encouraging innovation and collaboration between businesses and their local university. The purpose of this tender is to procure the core capital equipment to establish the third demonstrator titled "Future Rail Propulsion". This demonstrator will provide a Hardware-in-the-loop test and development rig, which will be expandable in future to allow different power units to be integrated to create propulsion systems. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397cb73b-16fa-459a-a23d-406d62a13d05 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397cb73b-16fa-459a-a23d-406d62a13d05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397cb73b-16fa-459a-a23d-406d62a13d05
  17th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Derby:-Real-Time-Hardware-in-the-Loop-and-Rapid-Controller-Development/8933QGNS44
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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