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title: "CFCT - Electric Motor Test Cell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029013"
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# CFCT - Electric Motor Test Cell

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029013

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a public procurement for the "CFCT - Electric Motor Test Cell" project, under the goods category, specifically aimed at the testing and measuring machinery industry. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been initiated with a single-stage open tender method. Bids were received during the tender period, which ended on 8 March 2021, and the main contract was signed on 15 June 2021. The successful supplier, Dynamometer World Ltd, is contracted to provide a complete, turnkey solution including design, supply, installation, commissioning, and training for a test cell rated at 500kW, with the delivery location in Exeter.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the testing and measurement equipment sector, particularly those experienced in delivering high-power testing solutions and services. Companies that specialise in electric motors, generators, and associated installations would find themselves well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature. The University has acknowledged the potential for additional procurement under this contract, further extending growth opportunities for suppliers in this field.

## Notice

The University of Exeter has procured a test cell rated at 500kW capable of testing electrical motors. The University is looking for a supplier to provide a turnkey solution (Design, Supply, Install, Commissioning and Training).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University ran a single stage Open above threshold procurement for this requirement.

Options: The University holds the option to procure an additional Test Cell under this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016902-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DYNAMOMETER WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31110000 - Electric motors
- 31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31161000 - Parts for electrical motors and generators
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 51111100 - Installation services of electric motors
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016902-2021
- 4 Feb 2021 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002220-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36476&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=EXETER

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