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title: "Tender for Equipment for the UKRRIN Centre of Excellence in Rolling Stock (CERS)"
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# Tender for Equipment for the UKRRIN Centre of Excellence in Rolling Stock (CERS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd69f5c-5dca-4d99-b549-53a85a6c4597

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield is currently conducting a competitive procurement process to appoint a provider for essential equipment for the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKKRIN). This tender, titled "Tender for Equipment for the UKRRIN Centre of Excellence in Rolling Stock (CERS)", is classified under the railway equipment industry category. The open procurement method is being employed, with the tender period set to end on 17 September 2018. The contract period will commence on 26 October 2018 and last until 27 March 2020. All proposals must be submitted through the University’s e-tendering portal located in Huddersfield, UK, by the specified deadline.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in railway equipment and technology, particularly those focusing on innovative systems for railways. Key areas of interest include the supply of driven wheelset braking systems, bogie hybrid drivetrains, and pantograph testing rigs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a great chance for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the rail sector, enhance their product offerings, and contribute to a significant national project.

## Notice

The University of Huddersfield ('University') is conducting a competitive procurement process under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ('PCR 2015') to appoint a suitable provider (s) for key pieces of equipment critical to the success of The UK Rail Research and Innovation Network ("UKKRIN"). The University has issued a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (the "OJEU") (Tender Reference PS2018 007) in respect of this procurement which covers the following: Lot 1 - Driven Wheelset Braking and Adhesion Rig Lot 2 - Bogie Hybrid Drivetrain and Dynamics Test Rig Lot 3 - Pantograph Test Rig Lot 4 - Train Hi-fidelity On-board Motion Simulator (THOMoS) Further details regarding the requirements are included within the tender package. Additional information: Please follow the link to the University's e-tendering portal to express an interest and view the necessary documentation for this project. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bedd6f-f3f6-4a5e-8609-051013a6441a |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2018 - 27 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34940000 - Railway equipment

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2018 at 12:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bedd6f-f3f6-4a5e-8609-051013a6441a
- 30 Jul 2018 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bedd6f-f3f6-4a5e-8609-051013a6441a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bedd6f-f3f6-4a5e-8609-051013a6441a
  1st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home

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