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title: "Motion Actuator System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0457e6"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Motion Actuator System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457e6

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently undertaking a tender process for a Motion Actuator System in the goods category, specifically for wind turbines. The contract will involve designing and integrating a system provided by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd into existing equipment. The contract is set to commence on May 22, 2024, for an amount of £168,000. The procurement method is a selective procedure, and the tender submission deadline is May 22, 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in wind turbine technology or aerodynamic testing equipment to engage with the University of Plymouth. Given the specialised nature of the equipment required, companies with expertise in motion system integration and software development for wind tunnel applications would be well-suited to participate in this competitive process. The University's procurement process aims to enhance its wind tunnel capabilities and seeks suppliers capable of delivering high-quality solutions in this niche area of technology.

## Notice

Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd have been chosen to provide a 6 degrees of freedom motion actuator system to fit on the existing Force Balance which is part of the wind tunnel that was also provided by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd after a tender process. The motion system needs to be designed to integrate the motion system hardware on to the existing force balance hardware. The software that controls the motion system must also be integrated into software that both controls the wind tunnel and records the data from the force balance. This software is written by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd. For this reason, Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd are the only supplier capable of supplying the equipment. Please note this is a VEAT Notice, so there are no documents linked to this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd have been chosen to provide a 6 degrees of freedom motion actuator system to fit on the existing Force Balance which is part of the wind tunnel that was also provided by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd after a tender process. The motion system needs to be designed to integrate the motion system hardware on to the existing force balance hardware. The software that controls the motion system must also be integrated into software that both controls the wind tunnel and records the data from the force balance. This software is written by Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd. For this reason, Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd are the only supplier capable of supplying the equipment. Please note this is a VEAT Notice, so there are no documents linked to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014658-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2024 - 22 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £168,000 |
| Lots value | £168,000 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31121320 - Wind turbines

## Release History

- 8 May 2024 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014658-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81474&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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