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title: "Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038919"
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# Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels

Buyer: BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038919

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## Summary

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two single-cylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The procurement process, categorised under the goods industry, is at the award stage with a contract value of £233,831.96. The buying organisation, Brunel University London, located in London, UK, has awarded the contract to Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co. Ltd. The tender titled "Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels" was completed under an open procedure and the tender status is cancelled. The procurement method was an open procedure with an active contract signed on 13th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of research engines, especially those catering to heavy goods vehicles or marine applications. Suppliers familiar with specifications like cylinder bore, stroke, power ratings, and fuel systems in the hydrogen and ammonia domain would be well-suited for this procurement. Additionally, businesses offering related services such as training, technical support, delivery, commissioning, installation, and acceptance would find potential for growth through this tender. The contract period extends from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026, with an option to extend for one more year, indicating a long-term engagement opportunity for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two singlecylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The Requirement has been split into two Lots; Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements; Technical Specification (1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application The engine should meet below specifications Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180 Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 300 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia (2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application The engine should meet below specifications: Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230 Range of compression ratio [-] > 12 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 800 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab. Relevant services should be included; Training Technical Support Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

### Lot Information

Lot 1 and 2

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two single-cylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The Requirement has been split into two Lots Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements; Technical Specification (1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application The engine should meet below specifications Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180 Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 300 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia (2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application The engine should meet below specifications: Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230 Range of compression ratio [-] > 12 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 800 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab. Relevant services should be included; Training Technical Support Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

Renewal: Option to extend for One (1) more year

Lot 1

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two singlecylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels. The Requirement has been split into two Lots; Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements; Technical Specification (1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application The engine should meet below specifications Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180 Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 300 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia (2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application The engine should meet below specifications: Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves) Number of strokes [-] 4 Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200 Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230 Range of compression ratio [-] > 12 Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100 Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000 Range of peak engine torque [N*m] > 800 Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150 Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab. Relevant services should be included; Training Technical Support Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018230-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £233,831 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Colham & Cowley |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUANGXI YUCHAI MACHINERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34310000 - Engines and engine parts
- 34311000 - Engines
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2023 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018230-2023
- 29 Nov 2022 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033774-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brunel.ac.uk
- https://www.brunelesourcing.com

## Provenance

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