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title: "1585 / ITT / SC - Full design and Full (or Partial) Commissioning of a 5MW 15- 20krpm Dynamometer Test Stand"
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# 1585 / ITT / SC - Full design and Full (or Partial) Commissioning of a 5MW 15- 20krpm Dynamometer Test Stand

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd752f95-50f3-49f8-8d8d-5e80da2f0f20

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking tenders for the project titled "1585 / ITT / SC - Full design and Full (or Partial) Commissioning of a 5MW 15-20krpm Dynamometer Test Stand". This procurement is classified under the industry category of Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery and is located in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 12th November 2021. The estimated value for this procurement is up to £3,000,000, which encompasses design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and a minimum two-year warranty. The procurement is following an open procedure, adhering to the above-threshold regulations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-power machinery design and commissioning, particularly those with expertise in dynamometer systems or similar equipment. Companies that can demonstrate a capability for sustainable practices, including recycling and reducing emissions, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Participating firms must express their interest through the University’s e-tendering system to ensure compliance and eligibility for this significant contract.

## Notice

Synopsis: The tender responses are for the full design of a high-power propulsion dynamometer test stand at 5MW 15-20krpm and the supply and commissioning of this or as much as can be achieved with the given budget. It is critical that where the full supply requirement cannot be met in this tender, the design will show how the test stand can be upgraded to achieve the design values when additional funding becomes available. Responses should include: o A design of a motor /generator dynamometer test stand which is able of delivering 5MW at 15-20krpm including a DC supply for a unit under test in the voltage range of 1-3kV and maximum test stand power. o A delivered operational test stand that either meets the specific requirements or forms part of an operational test stand with the capacity to be simply upgraded to meet or exceed the full design requirement at a later date Objectives: o Establish a contract which agrees quality, price, delivery timescales, installation schedule, and aftermarket services accordance to University's requirements o To maximise recycling, reduce packaging and reduce emissions related to deliveries in line with our sustainable procurement ambitions; and o Eliminate risk of Modern-Day Slavery within the supply chain. Estimated Value - Estimated value for design and manufacturing of goods, delivery, installation, VAT, duty / import fees and at least two-years warranty is not to exceed ?3,000,000 Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241839cd-8374-42fe-918e-d0d1a87a84aa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 1 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 14:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241839cd-8374-42fe-918e-d0d1a87a84aa
- 24 Aug 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241839cd-8374-42fe-918e-d0d1a87a84aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241839cd-8374-42fe-918e-d0d1a87a84aa
  27th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/

## Provenance

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