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title: "(NU1609-12) Supply of a Robotic Placement System"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# (NU1609-12) Supply of a Robotic Placement System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875f4354-a43c-4f94-af91-522d7211d997

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University involves the supply of a Robotic Placement System under the title "(NU1609-12) Supply of a Robotic Placement System." This tender falls within the electrical machinery industry category, specifically related to the procurement of power electronics equipment. The tender period concluded on 30 March 2021, and the contract has an active status with a value of £134,320. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and will last until 30 July 2021, with the delivery location situated in the North East of England. The procurement method used for this tender was the selective process under a restricted procedure, aimed at suppliers appointed to Lot 7 of the Dynamic Purchasing System for Power Electronics Manufacturing.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the fields of electrical machinery and automation, particularly those with expertise in power electronics and robotic systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate in this tender, given the focus on supporting UK industry within the innovative clean technology sector. Companies that can supply, deliver, and provide after-sales support for advanced electronic placement equipment may find this project particularly beneficial as the Driving the Electric Revolution programme positions the UK at the forefront of technological advancements.

## Notice

The Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support UK industry to seize the economic opportunities from the global transition to clean technologies and electrification. The programme will help businesses across numerous sectors including transport, energy, construction and agriculture to invest and work together to capitalise on the UK's strengths in this technology. As part of that program, Newcastle University has been awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the North East of England. The NE DER-IC will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors. This tender is focussed on the power electronics aspect and the purchase of relevant equipment to insert electronic components and small assemblies into stationary circuit boards. The scope is for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, with after sales support, a minimum 12 months parts and labour warranty and maintenance. This requirement was only advertised to all Sellers appointed to Lot 7: Robotic Placement of (NU/1609) Power Electronics Manufacturing Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c45a40-9657-4066-abe9-cca4d435826a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,320 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEUTEQ EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c45a40-9657-4066-abe9-cca4d435826a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c45a40-9657-4066-abe9-cca4d435826a
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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