--- title: "Real-time Digital Twin Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068cba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068cba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Real-time Digital Twin Equipment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068cba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068cba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cba.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Real-time Digital Twin Equipment, tailored to the needs of the aviation sector's move towards electrification. This open procedure offers an exciting opportunity for suppliers with expertise in electrical equipment and apparatus, as well as machines for testing and measuring. The tender document outlines the contract for delivery, installation, and a minimum of twelve months of warranty and servicing. Interested parties should submit their applications by 5th June 2026 at 12:00 noon, with the contract intended to commence on 26th June 2026. Delivery and installation of the equipment are expected by 16th November 2026. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and is valued between £180,000 and £250,000, excluding VAT, with submissions accessible through the University's UniCore Supplier Portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge digital technology solutions, particularly those involved in real-time virtual representations and predictive maintenance systems. Companies with strong technical and economic credentials in digital twins and propulsion systems, along with experience in servicing complex technological frameworks, are well-positioned to compete for this project. The focus on sustainable aviation and the potential for ongoing innovation makes this procurement a compelling prospect for organisations aiming to expand their capabilities and market presence in the evolving aerospace industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing an avenue for business growth and engagement with an esteemed institution like the University of Nottingham. ## Notice Duration of Contract/Framework- Delivery and Installation plus a minimum of 12 months warranty and Service Return Date and Time - Friday, 05 June 2026 at 12-00 (noon) 1.1 Introduction- This is an Invitation to Tender (ITT) with information, instructions and guidance provided in this document, following consideration of which the tender submission (which consists of the completion of the Online Selection Questionnaire and Technical and Commercial response documents) should be completed and returned by all Tenderers who wish to tender for the contract. Please note, throughout the Tender documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as 'the University' and/ or "the UoN". Project Synopsis: The aviation sector is undergoing a paradigm shift towards electrification, with electric propulsion systems increasingly recognised as a key enabler for achieving sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly air transport. Electric propulsion offers significant benefits including reduced emissions, lower noise levels, and improved overall energy efficiency. Digital Twin technology provides a powerful solution by creating a dynamic, real-time virtual representation of the physical propulsion system. This approach enables continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and performance optimisation across the entire lifecycle of system components - from design and prototyping, through operational use, to end-of-life management. Importantly, the adoption of Digital Twin methods will provide direct support to the NEWBORN project within the EU Clean Aviation Programme, ensuring that its research outcomes can be validated, demonstrated, and sustained through realistic virtual environments linked to physical system behaviour. Objectives - The University requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified Suppliers to establish a contract for the delivery, installation, commissioning and at least twelve months warranty and servicing of Digital Twin Equipment as outlined in 2496 ITTO SC - Appendix A Technical Specification. Estimated Value - The estimated budget for this project, including all delivery, packaging, material handling, commissioning, installation, training, warranty, and duties is PS180,000 - PS250,000 (excluding VAT). Contract Delivery -The Contract is intended to start on 26 June 2026 or as otherwise agreed. Expected Delivery / Installation of goods is on or around 16 November 2026 with commissioning to be completed within 30 days of delivery. Minimum twelve month warranty and service requirements. Additional Technical Specification and Tendering Documents can be found by registering as a perspective supplier on the UoNs UniCore Supplier Portal. Supplier Portal Access: https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification Guide for Suppliers Accessing Supplier Portal: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement/documents/unicore-supplier-portal-prospective-registration-user-guide-2.pdf ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Please see desirables on Appendix A - Technical Specification ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038559-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 16 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 12:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038559-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038559-2026 28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification Additional Technical Specification and Tendering Documents can be found by registering as a perspective supplier on the UoNs UniCore Supplier Portal. Supplier Portal Access: https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification Guide for Suppliers Accessing Supplier Portal: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement/documents/unicore-supplier-portal-prospective-registration-user-guide-2.pdf ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nottingham.ac.uk - https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement/documents/unicore-supplier-portal-prospective-registration-user-guide-2.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068cba. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068cba.json.