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title: "(NU/1451) Supply and Installation of a Self-contained, tilting, hydraulic flume with wave generator"
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# (NU/1451) Supply and Installation of a Self-contained, tilting, hydraulic flume with wave generator

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaab9848-abb1-407b-9b1e-a773dc11dcc2

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the project titled "(NU/1451) Supply and Installation of a Self-contained, tilting, hydraulic flume with wave generator." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically in the industry of pumps and compressors, with a total contract value of £433,747. The tender process is currently in the award stage, following an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence from 22nd March 2019 and conclude on 30th September 2019. Suppliers are required to deliver services to Newcastle, located in the North East of England, with the submission deadline for tenders having ended on 4th March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the design, supply, and installation of hydraulic systems and related technologies. Companies specialising in engineering and technology services, particularly those that are SMEs, would be well-suited to participate. The awarded contract highlights the increasing demand for innovative research infrastructure, thus providing a platform for businesses to grow in a collaborative environment with academic institutions. With a focus on after-sales support and maintenance, suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate their capability for long-term service and development.

## Notice

As part of the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Newcastle University is the one of the UK's demonstration sites for water infrastructure. As part of this funding programme there is an opportunity to locate a large, self-contained, tilting hydraulic flume with wave generator in the Novak Lab, Stephenson Building. The flume will be used for both research and teaching alike. This is timely as the Stephenson Building is undergoing a major redevelopment programme from 2020. The scope of this contract is for the design, supply, delivery and installation of the flume as detailed in Invitation to Tender documentation to the University, with after-sales support and 36 months warranty and maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bca6fc-593d-4099-abab-9bdbf7199ddf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £433,747 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £433,747 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| 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 | ARMFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31681200 - Electric pumps
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 42120000 - Pumps and compressors
- 44613000 - Large containers
- 51820000 - Installation services of reservoirs

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2019 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bca6fc-593d-4099-abab-9bdbf7199ddf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bca6fc-593d-4099-abab-9bdbf7199ddf
  15th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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