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Contract Notice

Brunel University London - Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels

  • First published: 01 December 2022
  • Last modified: 01 December 2022
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-038919
Published by:
Brunel University London
Authority ID:
AA73090
Publication date:
01 December 2022
Deadline date:
19 December 2022
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two single-cylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels.

The Requirement has been split into two Lots

Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application

Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application

Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both.

The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University.

Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements;

Technical Specification

(1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application

The engine should meet below specifications

Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder

Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves)

Number of strokes [-] 4

Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150

Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180

Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16

Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60

Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000

Range of peak engine torque [N·m] > 300

Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150

Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia

(2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application

The engine should meet below specifications:

Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder

Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves)

Number of strokes [-] 4

Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200

Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230

Range of compression ratio [-] > 12

Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100

Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000

Range of peak engine torque [N·m] > 800

Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150

Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection

The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab.

Relevant services should be included;

Training

Technical Support

Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Brunel University London

Kingston Lane

London

UK

E-mail: Jennifer.Simpson@brunel.ac.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.brunel.ac.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.brunelesourcing.com


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.brunelesourcing.com


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://www.brunelesourcing.com


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Brunel University London - Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels

Reference number: BUL_287/CEDPS-001JS

II.1.2) Main CPV code

34311000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Brunel University London (BUL) is seeking suppliers to provide single-cylinder research engines that meet the requested specification.

The Requirement has been split into two Lots;

Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application

Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application

Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application

Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application

Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both.

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1 and 2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34310000

34311000

45350000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Brunel University London UB8 3PH

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Brunel University London is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of two single-cylinder research engines to be used for the research and development of combustion and engine control technologies for zero carbon fuels.

The Requirement has been split into two Lots

Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application

Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application

Tenderers can bid for any of the two Lots or both.

The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University.

Proposals should be based on the following technical requirements;

Technical Specification

(1) Lot 1- A single cylinder research engine for heavy good vehicles application

The engine should meet below specifications

Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder

Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves)

Number of strokes [-] 4

Range of cylinder bore [mm] 130 - 150

Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 150 - 180

Range of compression ratio [-] 12 - 16

Range of rated engine power [kW] > 60

Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000

Range of peak engine torque [N·m] > 300

Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150

Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia

(2) Lot 2 - A single cylinder research engine for marine application

The engine should meet below specifications:

Number of cylinders [-] Single cylinder

Number of valves per cylinder [-] 4 (2 intake valves and 2 exhaust valves)

Number of strokes [-] 4

Range of cylinder bore [mm] 180 - 200

Range of cylinder stroke [mm] 200 - 230

Range of compression ratio [-] > 12

Range of rated engine power [kW] > 100

Range of rated engine speed [rpm] > 1000

Range of peak engine torque [N·m] > 800

Range of peak cylinder pressure [bar] > 150

Fuel system hydrogen, ammonia with pilot liquid fuel injection

The provided single-cylinder research engines should have ignition systems, fuel injection systems, coolant systems and lubricant oil systems so that they can be connected to external systems in test cells at Brunel engine lab.

Relevant services should be included;

Training

Technical Support

Delivery, Commissioning, Installation and Acceptance

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/06/2023

End: 31/05/2026

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for One (1) more year

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 19/12/2022

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 24/01/2023

Local time: 09:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

n/a

n/a

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

29/11/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
34311000 Engines Engines and engine parts
34310000 Engines and engine parts Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines
45350000 Mechanical installations Building installation work

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Jennifer.Simpson@brunel.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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