Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdc-c374-73af-95e7-793ac58f8a4e/real-time-digital-twin-equipment closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Real-time Digital Twin Equipment [University of Nottingham (THE)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-nottingham-the) Estimated value £250,000 Published 28 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 5 Jun 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Duration of Contract/Framework- Delivery and Installation plus a minimum of 12 months warranty and Service Return Date and Time - Friday, 05 June 2026 at 12-00 (noon) 1.1 Introduction- This is an Invitation to Tender (ITT) with information, instructions and guidance provided in this document, following consideration of which the tender submission (which consists of the completion of the Online Selection Questionnaire and Technical and Commercial response documents) should be completed and returned by all Tenderers who wish to tender for the contract. Please note, throughout the Tender documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as 'the University' and/ or "the UoN". Project Synopsis: The aviation sector is undergoing a paradigm shift towards electrification, with electric propulsion systems increasingly recognised as a key enabler for achieving sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly air transport. Electric propulsion offers significant benefits including reduced emissions, lower noise levels, and improved overall energy efficiency. Digital Twin technology provides a powerful solution by creating a dynamic, real-time virtual representation of the physical propulsion system. This approach enables continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and performance optimisation across the entire lifecycle of system components - from design and prototyping, through operational use, to end-of-life management. Importantly, the adoption of Digital Twin methods will provide direct support to the NEWBORN project within the EU Clean Aviation Programme, ensuring that its research outcomes can be validated, demonstrated, and sustained through realistic virtual environments linked to physical system behaviour. Objectives - The University requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified Suppliers to establish a contract for the delivery, installation, commissioning and at least twelve months warranty and servicing of Digital Twin Equipment as outlined in 2496 ITTO SC - Appendix A Technical Specification. Estimated Value - The estimated budget for this project, including all delivery, packaging, material handling, commissioning, installation, training, warranty, and duties is £180,000 - £250,000 (excluding VAT). Contract Delivery -The Contract is intended to start on 26 June 2026 or as otherwise agreed. Expected Delivery / Installation of goods is on or around 16 November 2026 with commissioning to be completed within 30 days of delivery. Minimum twelve month warranty and service requirements. Additional Technical Specification and Tendering Documents can be found by registering as a perspective supplier on the UoNs UniCore Supplier Portal. Supplier Portal Access: [fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com](https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification) Guide for Suppliers Accessing Supplier Portal: [nottingham.ac.uk](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fabs/procurement/documents/unicore-supplier-portal-prospective-registration-user-guide-2.pdf) Read full description ## CPV classification Electrical equipment and apparatus Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-068cba-2026-04-28T13:20:48+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-068cba-2026-04-28T13:20:48+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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