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# Propellor Thrust Experiment Equipment

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a320fea4-0dba-4efc-916d-bee8e225c9a4

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for the purchase of Propellor Thrust Experiment Equipment, relevant to the manufacturing and engineering industry. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of 12 March 2025, with the contract awarded on 8 January 2025. The procurement end date for tender submissions was 3 December 2024, and the contract period is set from 14 January 2025 to 13 January 2026. The equipment sought includes tools for measuring the thrust and balance of drone and RC plane motors, with delivery locations spanning the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. The procurement method was categorised as 'Other,' emphasising the purchase of goods.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing and engineering industry, particularly those that design and produce testing and measuring apparatus. TYTO Robotics, a sizable enterprise, has been selected as the supplier, securing a contract valued at £36,474. Companies with capabilities in providing advanced, precision measurement equipment and those adept at meeting technical specifications such as thrust and torque measurement, data storage and export functionalities, and automated testing procedures would find this tender highly suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in such tenders to enhance their market reach and foster business expansion.

## Notice

The University had a requirement for the purchase of equipment for measuring thrust output of drone or RC plane motors and propellors, and equipment for measuring thrust and balance across multi motor aircraft, as per the following technical requirements: Equipment for measuring thrust output of drone or RC plane motors and propellors; * The equipment needed to allow the universal mounting of different drone motors. * Measure at least 5 kgf of thrust and 2 Nm of torque. * A clear digital display of the following parameters (display could be either built in or utilise a PC or laptop and software) o Thrust o Torque o RPM o Derived motor efficiency * It should be possible to store and export data. * The equipment should be able to operate both manually as well as run automated tests such as a step or ramp test. Equipment for measuring thrust and balance across multi motor aircraft; * The equipment needed to allow the universal mounting of different drone motors. With a minimum of 4 motors to be tested simultaneously. * It must be possible to mount the motors in different configurations simulating different layouts seen in aircraft. * Measure at least 10 kgf of thrust and 6 Nm of torque. * A clear digital display of the following parameters (display can be either built in or utilise a PC or laptop and software) o Thrust o Torque o RPM o Derived motor efficiency * It should be possible to store and export data. * The equipment should be able to operate both manually as well as run automated tests such as a step or ramp test.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa34b0bc-4571-4b97-90f7-c8253a42d055 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,474 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TYTO ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa34b0bc-4571-4b97-90f7-c8253a42d055

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa34b0bc-4571-4b97-90f7-c8253a42d055
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87783&B=NTU
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
  User / Company

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