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title: "Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Environmental Test Chamber"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651276"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-04-20"
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# Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Environmental Test Chamber

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651276

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is initiating a procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Environmental Test Chamber." This tender falls under the education industry category and is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 10th May 2021. The estimated value of the project is £150,000, and it aims to enhance the capabilities of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), focusing on testing equipment for various sectors, including Maritime, Aerospace, and Transport.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental testing and related equipment manufacturing. Companies that can supply and assemble robust testing chambers capable of operating under varying temperature, humidity, and pressure conditions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers with experience in providing comprehensive turn-key solutions and support for ongoing technical requirements may find this contract beneficial for expanding their market reach and enhancing their portfolio within public sector collaborations.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde seeks notes of interest from suppliers able to provide an Environmental Test Chamber assembly, capable of carrying out tests on a variety of power systems equipment across various sectors of industry, including Maritime, Aerospace and Transport. This potential tender forms part of a larger expansion programme, enhancing the multi-vector energy systems capability within the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), one of the University of Strathclyde's off-campus Research & Development facilities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks notes of interest in a planned procurement exercise for the Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Environmental Test Chamber. The University anticipates that the supplied solution will conform to the below requirements: The potential tender is for the supply of an Environmental Test Chamber assembly capable of testing equipment under Temperature, Humidity, Pressure and Vibration conditions. The successful supplier is expected to provide the Environmental Test Chamber and any ancillary equipment needed to meet the requirements of the tender as a turn-key solution. Including, but not limited to; Shaker plate and fixings, cooling systems, compressors, pumps, guide systems etc. The successful supplier is expected to deliver all necessary equipment to the University, carry out all required on-site assembly and associated functional testing. The chamber assembly should have 3m^3 of useable internal space for test equipment under Temperature, Humidity and Pressure testing The supplier should provide a shaker plate that can accommodate test equipment up to 1m^3 and a payload of over 100kg. The system must be capable of temperature ranges from -70C to +180C (derating acceptable for vibration testing) and a rate of change of 3C per min for heating and cooling under test conditions. The system should be capable of relative humidity conditions from 10 to 95% in the climatic range of +10C to +85C with up to 10kw of heat dissipation. The system should be capable of pressure ranges from 101.3 (atmospheric) up to 0.1kPa (1mbar). The chamber assembly must have Vacuum feedthrough connectors consisting of: -AC sockets with capability up to 200kVA (3ph + N + PE) -DC sockets with capability up to 250A (DC+,DC-) -Hydraulic connectors -Fibre Optic (Aurora interface) and analogue (I/O interface) connectors. The supplier shall provide a vibration system capable of vertical and horizontal excitation directions. If necessary, the supplier shall provide a guide system with the Environmental Test Chamber assembly which assists in efficient and flexible installation and removal of any Device or System Under Test. The system shall provide the ability to carry out automated programme processes as well as document and archive information via the manufacturers proprietary software (PC based). The system shall consist of an external control system, capable of controlling and monitoring test events as well as running dynamic and historical reports via a HMI. Capability of SCADA integration is also required, to facilitate real-time control and data analysis. The supplier/manufacturer shall provide a permanent calibration license for the Test Chamber and Vibration systems. The supplier/manufacturer shall install and functionally test all the associated safety systems necessary to comply with the relevant machine design and safety regulations for the installation.. To be involved in pre-tender engagement, interested suppliers are asked to register their interest against this notice within 5 working days of its publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412461 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412461

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412461
  Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Environmental Test Chamber - The University of Strathclyde seeks notes of interest from suppliers able to provide an Environmental Test Chamber assembly, capable of carrying out tests on a variety of power systems equipment across various sectors of industry, including Maritime, Aerospace and Transport. This potential tender forms part of a larger expansion programme, enhancing the multi-vector energy systems capability within the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), one of the University of Strathclyde's off-campus Research & Development facilities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651276
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=651276

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