Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Brunel University London
Kingston Lane
London
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.brunelesourcing.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Brunel University London - Supply of Single Cylinder Research Engines for Zero Carbon Fuels
Reference number
BUL_287/CEDPS-001JS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34311000 - Engines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
two.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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1 and 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34310000 - Engines and engine parts
- 34311000 - Engines
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Brunel University London UB8 3PH
two.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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 June 2023
End date
31 May 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for One (1) more year
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.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)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 January 2023
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
n/a
n/a
Country
United Kingdom