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title: "WP8.1: STEAM Laboratory"
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# WP8.1: STEAM Laboratory

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038dcf

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a STEAM Laboratory, promoting active learning in engineering science and technology. The tender, titled "WP8.1: STEAM Laboratory," falls under the goods category and involves multiple lots such as Hydraulic Benches, Fluid Power, Structures, Materials Testing, and more. The contract period is from 27th February 2023 to 31st October 2023, with a tender deadline of 27th January 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the University of Plymouth is the buying organisation based in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in providing engineering equipment, testing apparatus, teaching supplies, training services, and engineering studies. Suppliers capable of delivering and installing engineering learning resources will find this tender suitable for growth. Businesses proficient in Fluid mechanics equipment, Hydraulic installations, Data-acquisition systems, and networking software packages are encouraged to participate in this tender process. The University of Plymouth aims to enhance student learning through experimentation and observation, creating a platform for businesses to contribute to the education sector.

## Notice

The STEAM Laboratory is new, active learning facility, bringing experimental testing resources into one placethat will enable large groups of students to learn the fundamental principles of engineering science and technology through experimentation, observation, and analysis. The STEAM Laboratory will encouragean inquiry-based pedagogy that engenders student autonomyover their learning.It is arranged across several discrete spaces occupying approximately 700m2

### Lot Information

WP8.1: Hydraulic Benches + Bench-top Experimental Modules

Hydraulic Benches + Bench-top Experimental Modules

Fluid Power

Fluid Power

Structures

Structures

Materials Testing

Materials Testing

Small Component Testing

Small Component Testing

Engineering Science Fundamentals

Engineering Science Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Machine Elements

Fundamentals of Machine Elements

Data Acquisition System

Data Acquisition System

Remote Access

Remote Access

Student Learning Resources

Student Learning Resources

On-site Installation, Commissioning and Training

On-site Installation, Commissioning and Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035522-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 09322000 - Steam
- 34328100 - Test benches
- 38425000 - Fluid mechanics equipment
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 43328000 - Hydraulic installations
- 44212300 - Structures and parts
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48614000 - Data-acquisition system
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035522-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58246&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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