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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T21/0058 Computer Input Output Facility"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T21/0058 Computer Input Output Facility

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d444f848-4c05-4ca2-ad8c-0445ab16005a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Northumbria University, involves the tender titled "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T21/0058 Computer Input Output Facility." This project falls under the goods category, specifically related to minicomputer hardware, and is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The open procedure for this tender has been completed, with the award date on 14th February 2022. The contract, valued at £32,400, commenced on 21st February 2022 and will run until 20th February 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in computer hardware and related systems. Companies with the capability to develop and integrate interfaces for control signals and monitoring systems, particularly those familiar with environments like Matlab/Simulink, will find this tender aligns well with their offerings. As the contract has been awarded to dSPACE Ltd, interested businesses should consider how their solutions could match the requirements outlined in this procurement, fostering potential partnerships or future collaborations in similar projects.

## Notice

We require a system which can link a computer running software such as Matlab/Simulink to the real world by generating control signals to operate devices such as battery chargers, motors and generators under software control At the same time the system must be able to acquire monitoring signals to import them into the running software environment. Such signals might comprise current, voltage, battery state of charge, machine power output, rpm, and temperature. The input/output system must be able to cope with multiple input and output channels, should operate at the standard 5V level and be capable of seamlessly interfacing with the Matlab/Simulink environment. 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/849c9bdd-bd57-4d39-a882-148028b7e03b |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,400 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849c9bdd-bd57-4d39-a882-148028b7e03b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849c9bdd-bd57-4d39-a882-148028b7e03b
  15th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=667587508
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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