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Dynamometer System for Single-Cylinder Combustion Engine Testing

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 19:27.

Opportunity overview

Introduction - This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all potential suppliers who wish to quote. Synopsis & Brief - The tender seeks the procurement of a dynamometer system capable of supporting a wide range of thermodynamic engine research activities undertaken by the Powertrain Research Centre at the University of Nottingham. This equipment package will support the development of the TITANZ single-cylinder thermodynamic research engine within the Hybrid Propulsion Systems (HPS) facility located at the University of Nottingham on the Jubilee Campus in Nottingham, UK. The UoN require an AC dynamometer with a minimum braking power of 300 kW, including a drive cabinet that matches the performance specification of our testing engine. The supplier will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of the system at the HPS facility. Full system integration and final sign-off are expected by September - October 2026. Objectives - To secure value for money for goods and services for the UoN. Contract Value - The estimated value is between £90,000 and £105,000 without VAT Contract duration - The contract will be established for an initial provision of supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and a minimum of 12 months warranty. 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 Contact Sabrina.Cox@Nottingham.ac.uk once registered to be added to the RFQ.

Classification

  • CPV31126000 — Dynamos

Lots

  • Lot 1£105k

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • 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 Contact Sabrina.Cox@Nottingham.ac.uk once registered to be added to the RFQ.Open source ↗
  • 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 Contact Sabrina.Cox@Nottingham.ac.uk once registered to be added to the RFQ.Open source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2502/RFQ/SC
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
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 Contact Sabrina.Cox@Nottingham.ac.uk once registered to be added to the RFQ.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Tender Period

Ends
6 Mar 2026, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
4 Mar 2026, 13:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
126,000
Amount
105,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
19 Mar 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Options

Description
Aftermarket / Extended Warranty

Award criteria

Description
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 Contact Sabrina.Cox@Nottingham.ac.uk once registered to be added to the RFQ.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31126000
Description
Dynamos

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
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 Contact Sabrina.Cox@Nottingham.ac.uk once registered to be added to the RFQ.
Entry 2
Id
L-2
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Description
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 Contact Sabrina.Cox@Nottingham.ac.uk once registered to be added to the RFQ.
Entry 3
Id
015764-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
20 Feb 2026, 15:01
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Id
GB-COH-RC000664

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RC000664

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXXD-7294-MZXW

Address

Street Address
King's Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG7 2NR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF14

Contact

Name
Sabrina Cox
Telephone
+447890380478

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Nottingham · UKF14 · NG7 2NR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF1 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 015764-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·