--- title: "University of St Andrews: LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Operational Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0355e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0355e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0355e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0355e6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2022-07-26" --- # University of St Andrews: LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Operational Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0355e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0355e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0355e6.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews is currently inviting tenders for the "LOCATE Power Train Test Bed - Operational Services" project, classified under facilities management services within the services category. This procurement is part of an open procedure and is located in Dundee, UK. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 on 8th September 2022, which marks a crucial deadline for participation. The estimated value of this contract is £1,600,000, with a contract period expected to last for a total of 1,440 days. The test facility will focus on zero emissions, specifically for battery electric and fuel cell electric drivetrains, and will provide valuable support for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the development and maintenance of cutting-edge electric vehicle technologies and services. Companies specialising in facilities management, engineering, and environmental technology will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on zero emissions opens avenues for firms at the forefront of renewable energy solutions and advanced automotive systems, especially those looking to expand their service capabilities in a growing sector focused on sustainability and innovation in transportation. ## Notice Manage, operate, and maintain the power train test bed facility at the Low Carbon Transport Applications Centre (LOCATE) to be located at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Manage, Operate and maintain the Power Train Test Facility at the Low Carbon Transport Applications Centre (LOCATE) at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee which is Scotland's home for zero emissions mobility. LOCATE will offer powertrain test capability for zero emission, heavy-duty vehicles. It aims to assist Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators in accelerating their product development and route-to-market by offering platform level system validation and optimisation support. It is anticipated that testing at LOCATE will predominantly focus on demonstrator and prototype vehicles or chassis with fully integrated drivetrains. With the emphasis on zero emission vehicles, LOCATE will only be available to battery electric and fuel cell electric drivetrain. There will be no testing of internal combustion engines. A hydrogen pipeline will supply the facility with low pressure (up to ca. 20 barg) hydrogen to run the vehicles' fuel cells. Additionally, the test capability includes a battery emulator with capacity to charge/ discharge up to 500kW. LOCATE has capability to test drivetrains up to a maximum power of 500 kW. Fuel cell power is capped at 300 kW. The Test Cell layout allows vehicles of up to 15 m length and 2.55 width. Future expansion into 4WD, off-road, vehicles has been allowed for in the design of the facility. Please see ITT documents for full details. 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 Renewal: Further renewals may be accommodated subject to satisfactory review, mutual agreement and customer demand. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020286-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73430000 - Test and evaluation - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2022 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020286-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701000 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews - https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=701000 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00111 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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