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UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

Dynamometer System for Single-Cylinder Combustion Engine Testing

Electrical EquipmentCPV 31126000
Value£105k
Deadline6 Mar 2026
Published20 Feb 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 20 Feb 2026ClosedCloses 6 Mar 2026
Who to contact
Sabrina Cox
Sabrina.Cox@nottingham.ac.uk
+447890380478

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£105ktotal contract value
median £94k
this tender£0£2.3m

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The brief

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.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The tender seeks the procurement of

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.

02

This equipment package will support the development

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.

03

The supplier will be responsible for

The supplier will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of the system at the HPS facility.

04

Full system integration and final sign-off are

Full system integration and final sign-off are expected by September.

05

The contract will be established for

The contract will be established for an initial provision of supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and a minimum of 12 months warranty.

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Source & provenance
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Stage
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Source
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Buyer ref
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