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title: "University of St Andrews: LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c5a4"
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# University of St Andrews: LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c5a4

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently managing a procurement process for the "LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Test Equipment," focusing on goods related to the transportation industry. This tender is located in Dundee, specifically at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP). The tender is presently in the active stage, with bids accepted via their open procedure procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 10 August 2021, while the anticipated contract period is for 360 days. The contract is valued at approximately £1,500,000.

This procurement opportunity provides a platform for businesses operating in the low carbon transport and testing equipment sectors to showcase their capabilities. Companies specialising in high-tech measurement and control equipment, as well as those offering modular test facilities for heavy-duty vehicles, will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. This project aims to innovate within the zero-emissions vehicle market, potentially allowing successful bidders to expand their portfolio in a growing and critical industry.

## Notice

The Low Carbon Transport Applications Centre (LOCATE) project will provide a first of type Power Train Test bed for zero emissions heavy and niche vehicles in a brownfield site at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee. dynamometer configuration to perform long-term endurance testing of HDV and power trains of differing dimensions and drive axles. - On-site access to Hydrogen fuel supply to allow for fuel cell testing. - DC power supply to allow for system level testing on the device-under-test. - Unified control set-up to replicate realistic long-term load cycles for the system, with load variations at individual wheel hubs possible. - Fuel Cell air intake temperature and humidity control for operation de-risk. - Configurable Air-conditioning for drive and system assembly, allowing for thermal testing of subsystems and cooling systems. - High fidelity data-logging for off-site analysis of key parameters (also from device under test). Please see ITT documents for full requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Low Carbon Transport Applications Centre (LOCATE) project will provide a first of type Power Train Test bed for zero emissions heavy and niche vehicles in a brownfield site at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee. A summary of the functions identified as key components are listed below, and these are explored in more detail in the functional specification document. The contents of this document are technical requirements that the team have been able to determine based on the functional requirements and the available facilities at MSIP. Functional Requirements: - Modular dynamometer configuration to perform long-term endurance testing of HDV and power trains of differing dimensions and drive axles. - On-site access to Hydrogen fuel supply to allow for fuel cell testing. - DC power supply to allow for system level testing on the device-under-test. - Unified control set-up to replicate realistic long-term load cycles for the system, with load variations at individual wheel hubs possible. - Fuel Cell air intake temperature and humidity control for operation de-risk. - Configurable Air-conditioning for drive and system assembly, allowing for thermal testing of subsystems and cooling systems. - High fidelity data-logging for off-site analysis of key parameters (also from device under test). Equipment Requirements include: -Test Cell Bed Plate -Dynamometer Units -Dynamometer Control -Data Acquisition -Drivetrain Mounting -DC Power Supply/Battery Emulator -Hydraulic System Load Emulation -Vehicle Emulator -Training and Support Please see ITT Documents for full requirements. - Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Options: Future requirements may be determined by project development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000923-2022 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,148,045 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVL UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2022 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000923-2022
- 8 Jul 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015922-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659581
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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