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title: "565 - Electric Dynamometer"
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# 565 - Electric Dynamometer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd586573-803b-4f6d-8d0f-eaf6bc6c222d

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the tender process for the procurement of an Electric Dynamometer, a key piece of laboratory equipment valued at £72,000. This procurement falls within the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract period began on 18 December 2020 and will run until 17 December 2021. The tender period concluded on 15 December 2020, with the award being announced on 13 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the industrial machinery and laboratory equipment sectors. Companies specialising in innovative testing and research solutions for energy conversion and electric drive systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging with Aston University could foster beneficial collaborations, aligned with their overarching strategies in advancing future vehicle technologies and supporting research in energy systems.

## Notice

Aston University has completed the procurement of 1 x Electric Dynamometer. The equipment will be funded by the recent UKRI investment in world-class science laboratories, as part of the allocation to Aston University. It will support research in energy conversion for transport and power generation through testing of electric motors and drives, fuel cell hybrid systems, etc., open avenues for industry collaboration. It is in-line with EBRI and ASTUTE strategy and a key infrastructure to assist the incoming MSc Future Vehicle Technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e5f693-bbed-4038-9360-830f4f85c73b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,535 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAGTROL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e5f693-bbed-4038-9360-830f4f85c73b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e5f693-bbed-4038-9360-830f4f85c73b
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0d914c79-e333-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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