--- title: "Environmental Test Chamber" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2023-05-01" --- # Environmental Test Chamber Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, has issued a planning stage tender for an Environmental Test Chamber. The tender, valued at £400,000 GBP, falls under the goods category and aims to enhance the multi-vector energy systems capability within the Power Networks Demonstration Centre. The deadline for interested suppliers to register for pre-tender engagement is 10th May 2023. This procurement opportunity by the University of Strathclyde presents a chance for suppliers capable of providing environmental test chamber assemblies for testing equipment under variable environmental conditions. Businesses involved in supplying equipment for maritime, aerospace, and transport sectors would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The University seeks a turn-key solution provider to supply, deliver, and commission the environmental test chamber, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses focusing on environmental testing equipment. ## Notice Environmental test chamber and all associated ancilliaries required to allow for the analysis of test equipment under variable temperature and humidity conditions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 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. The University is seeking notes of interest for a tender opportunity for the supply, delivery and commissioning of an environmental test chamber. 1.The tender is for the supply of an environmental test chamber assembly capable of testing equipment under variable temperature and humidity conditions. 2.The succesful supplier is expected to provide the environmental test chamber and any ancilliary equipment needed to meet the requirements of the tender as a turn-key solution. 3.The succesful succesful supplier is expected to deliver all necessary equipment to the University, carry out all required on-site assembly and associated functional testing. 4.The chamber assembly should have 25m3 of useable internal space for test equipment under variable temperature and humidity conditions. 5.The system must be capable of temperature ranges from -40oC to +90oC, with a rate of change of up to 4oC per min for heating and cooling under test conditions. 6.The system should be capable of relative humidity conditions from 10 to 95% in the climatic range of +10oC to +95oC. 7.The system shall be monitored by a safety PLC system that manages all conditions in line with a dedicated safety matrix. 8.The environmental chamber shall have two operation modes: a) via a graphical user interface, and b) via an automated system connected via TCP/IP Modbus or alternative industrial communication protocol. 9.The exterior housing shall be coated steel, with the chamber's inner wall being stainless steel. 10.Access to the environmental chamber shall be via a double door with 180 degrees' opening angle. Each door shall have its own viewing window. 11.The environmental chamber shall include port holes to allow the connection of cables, cooling equipment, etc, to the devices under test. 12.The contract scope will include supply, delivery, commissioning, ongoing UK-based support and warranty.. To be involved in pre-tender engagement, interested suppliers are asked to register their interest against this notice by 10th May 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477495 | | 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 | 1 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 - 1 May 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477495 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477495 Environmental Test Chamber - Environmental test chamber and all associated ancilliaries required to allow for the analysis of test equipment under variable temperature and humidity conditions. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=730838 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730838 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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