Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4b-2415-706c-8c44-f73b051960d6/university-of-sunderland-sam-hydraulic-and-pneumatic-training-rig-award

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# University of Sunderland - SAM - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Training Rig - AWARD

[University of Sunderland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sunderland)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

20 Feb 2019

Deadline

Closed

28 Aug 2018

## 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.

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## About this tender

### Preamble

Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM Project) is a ?5.1M funded project (ERDF and University of Sunderland). The project is to support product / process development and implementation of technology for SME manufacturers within the NE LEP area.

The support covers several work streams:

1 Practical engagement - utilisation of a Design or Process & Supply Chain or Maintenance Specialist for a minimum of 2 days in support of an issue for quick support resolution (Fully Funded)

2 Research Support - development of a product or process using research support from the academic skills within the University giving the SME the IP developed (Fully Funded)

3 Grant - ?800K available in matched funded support for capital / validation processes or introduction of technology

4 Capital technology centre - ?1M of capital available to support SME use for R&D work based within The Industry Centre, University of Sunderland (Fully Funded)

5 Supply Chain Potential - New products to market will be developed and issued for the regional SME's to become new suppliers to a developing market for growth (Fully Funded)

This project envisages engagement with over 400 SME Manufacturers across the North East and is an integral part of the Regional Strategy for growth.

### Overall Requirement

- Lot 1 Specification for Authority Hydraulic Training Rig

### Quoted Systems Should address

- Basic to advanced hydraulics
- Basic to advanced electro hydraulics
- Proportional hydraulics.
- Be able to demonstrate design, fault finding and interconnectivity.
- Have the ability to demonstrate connectivity to Industry 4.0 infrastructure.
- Double sided panel on wheels, to enable both sides to be used at the same time with a minimum of 4 people, with bench space.

And should include the following,

o Pressure controlled valves

o Distribution Valves

o Flow Control Valves

o Range of Actuators (including, double acting, various sizes)

o Control Units/modules

o Range of connecting cables and hoses

o Ability to introduce faults and diagnose faults

o Interconnectivity with PLC's and IoT devices

o Storage units for both components and hoses including drip trays

o Portable hydraulic motor

o Full range of training materials, including Lecture notes, student manuals with unlimited reproduction.

o Relevant software for design, simulation and fault finding.

o Comprehensive training package for staff.

o 3 Year Warranty

o Full Service agreement, including support provision, including onsite engineering support within 24hrs of request.

o Complete parts list, with quality used on rig and individual prices identified.

o Maintenance requirements

- Lot 2 Specification for Authority Pneumatic Training Rig

### Quoted Systems Should address

o Basic to advanced Pneumatics

o Basic to advanced electro Pneumatics

o Proportional Pneumatics.

o ...

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## CPV classification

Industrial machinery

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f4462a08-0f97-4c75-baec-7d67ce0a9b84)

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