---
title: "838 - e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment Supply and Installation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04071c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-12-15"
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# 838 - e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment Supply and Installation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04071c

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed a tender process for the supply and installation of e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment for testing electric motors used in electric vehicles. The procurement stage was 'Award', and the deadline for this process was on December 15, 2023. The industry category for this procurement was 'Electric vehicles', and the procurement method used was an 'Open procedure'.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in goods related to electric motors, laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Businesses adept in supplying advanced testing equipment for electric vehicles and meeting specific technical requirements, like those outlined by Aston University in their project specifications, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking to acquire an e-motor test system for durability and functionality testing of electric motors for electric vehicles (EVs) following standard and no-standard test cycles. This system will form part of their integral research programme looking at Sustainable Energy and Transport. To meet the requirements, the e-motor test system must meet the following criteria: * Be able to test electric motors for EVs with rated power up to about 175 kW, rated torque 420 N.m, and rated speed 16,0000 rpm, with inertia equal or lower than 0.3 kg.m2. * Have the AC dynamometer mounted on a metal base plate for which air springs must be supplied to be adapted to the existing one or a full metal base plate with air springs provided. * Include Turnkey control and data acquisition system conveniently integrated in table/rack/cabinet structure with dynamometer controller, computer, monitor, emergency stop button, power analyser and weather station plus user-friendly software able to reproduce standard/custom test schedules. * Include dynamometer shaft cover for operator safety. * Include calibration arms and weights. * Include a battery emulator to simulate operation of various EV battery types. * Include specimen adaptation and conditioning unit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) at Aston University is seeking to acquire an e-motor test system for durability and functionality testing of electric motors for electric vehicles (EVs) following standard and no-standard test cycles. This system will form part of their integral research programme looking at Sustainable Energy and Transport. To meet the requirements, the e-motor test system must meet the following criteria: * Be able to test electric motors for EVs with rated power up to about 175 kW, rated torque 420 N.m, and rated speed 16,0000 rpm, with inertia equal or lower than 0.3 kg.m2. * Have the AC dynamometer mounted on a metal base plate for which air springs must be supplied to be adapted to the existing one or a full metal base plate with air springs provided. * Include Turnkey control and data acquisition system conveniently integrated in table/rack/cabinet structure with dynamometer controller, computer, monitor, emergency stop button, power analyser and weather station plus user-friendly software able to reproduce standard/custom test schedules. * Include dynamometer shaft cover for operator safety. * Include calibration arms and weights. * Include a battery emulator to simulate operation of various EV battery types. * Include specimen adaptation and conditioning unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036909-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORIBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31110000 - Electric motors
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036909-2023
- 2 Oct 2023 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028967-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=dfdb082f-1a61-ee11-8124-005056b64545

## Provenance

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