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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd9ac0ec-b111-4648-a793-4acca9b3d656

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## Summary

The University of Derby is initiating a procurement process for the project titled "GB-Derby: Real-Time Hardware in the Loop and Rapid Controller Development" within the industry category of Data-processing machines (hardware). This tender, part of establishing a Rail Innovation Centre, is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £100,000. The contract period is set to begin on 7th February 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2019. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the delivery of goods is expected at a location in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Please note that the tender submission period ended on 6th February 2019.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the hardware and technology sectors, particularly for companies specialising in hardware integrations or rail innovation solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, as the contracting authority encourages participation from diverse economic operators. Suppliers with expertise in developing hardware-in-the-loop systems or propulsion technologies will be well-positioned to compete for this project and enhance their business prospects.

## 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/e6e698aa-bdcc-4443-9da2-de8842416cdc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## 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

- 28 Mar 2019 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e698aa-bdcc-4443-9da2-de8842416cdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e698aa-bdcc-4443-9da2-de8842416cdc
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=386772359
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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