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The University has recently been awarded an EPSRC Core Funding and Unmet Demands Equipment grant and wants to purchase one Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser, including Ancillary Apparatus for Wet and Dry Sample Dispersion, Software and PC. This equipment will be housed in the Merz Court Analytical Suite within the School of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. The objectives of the equipment are summarized as follows: • To be able to measure particle size distributions in samples containing particles ranging from nanometer-scale to micron- and millimetre-scale sizes; • To be able to measure particles dispersed in wet and dry medium (i.e. air). • To be able to carry out measurements in a wide range of aqueous or organic solvent wet mediums. • To be able to obtain morphological information in addition to particle size distribution information. • To be able to carry out full data analysis and calculations on the raw and processed data using the system software, and export results for presentation/further processing using other pieces of software. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance

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The Driving the Electric Revolution (DER) is an Innovate UK (IUK) Challenge program to support UK industry to seize the economic opportunities from the global transition to clean technologies and electrification. The programme will help businesses across numerous sectors including transport, energy, construction and agriculture to invest and work together to capitalise on the UK's strengths in this technology. The DER program vision is "To make the UK globally recognised as the centre of excellence in PEMD manufacturing processes". As part of that program, Newcastle University has been awarded a large grant to establish a new DER Innovation Centre (DER-IC) in the North East of England. The NE DER-IC will concentrate on the prototyping and scale-up of power electronics and electric motors. This document is focussed on the assembly of electric motors and the purchase of relevant equipment for that activity. The DPS Lots are as follows: 1. Metrology 2. Environmental Testing 3. Power Electronics Test Platform 4. Power Supplies 5. Test Enclosures 6. Encapsulation 7. Rotor Balancing Suppliers must indicate which lots they are applying by completing the relevant technical lot questionnaire(s). Applications to this DPS can be made by registering via the University's eTendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=93b3301d-42b4-ed11-811f-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1892. The deadline for submitting an application in Round 1 of this DPS is 14.00 GMT on Monday 27 March 2023. If you miss this Round 1 deadline, a new Round (2) will automatically open. Note that each round is then closed once a new application is received, and the next round will automatically open. This continues until the expiry date of this DPS

The scope of this contract is for the replacement of an existing water purification system within the Cookson Building, within Newcastle University, and 12 months warranty. Suppliers must also quote for post warranty maintenance and servicing which will be taken up at the option of the University.

The project concerns work described in a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award which requires the differentiation and functional assessment of macrophages from iPSC carrying mutations of clonal haematopoiesis including TET2 frameshift, DNMT3A R882 and BRAF V600E. Funding in the application is available for a research partner to supply these reagents.

The project concerns work described in a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award which requires the differentiation and functional assessment of macrophages from iPSC carrying mutations of clonal haematopoiesis including TET2 frameshift, DNMT3A R882 and BRAF V600E. Funding in the application is available for a research partner to supply these reagents.

We are currently looking to appoint a supplier to provide graduation filming and streaming services for our graduation ceremonies which take place in July and December each year.

The University wishes to appoint a suitable Provider/Providers to supply and install workshop and laboratory equipment. The requirement is broken-down into the following Lots: • Lot 1 - Dental simulators, operator chairs, workstations, workbenches • Lot 2 - Dental laboratory workbenches • Lot 3 - Dental operating microscopes • Lot 4 - Dental handpieces • Lot 5 - Digital workflow • Lot 6 - Dental surgery • Lot 7 - Radiography (x-ray) training units Full and free access to documents/information is available from the University's e-tender system, ProContract https://procontract.due-north.com/Login All enquiries and questions regarding this tender should be submitted through ProContract.

The University wishes to appoint a suitable Provider/Providers to supply and install workshop and laboratory equipment. The requirement is broken-down into the following Lots: • Lot 1 – Dental simulators, operator chairs, workstations, workbenches • Lot 2 – Dental laboratory workbenches • Lot 3 – Dental operating microscopes • Lot 4 – Dental handpieces • Lot 5 – Digital workflow • Lot 6 – Dental surgery • Lot 7 – Radiography (x-ray) training units The Provider must: i. Work with the School of Dental Sciences / E&F / the design team / the Building Contractor to provide design input and to specify final requirements, and develop and agree the installation programme. ii. Provide a general arrangement drawing and all necessary information, including service plan and setting out details, in order for E&F / the Building Contractor to complete their Works. E&F / the Building Contractor will terminate and isolate all services within 1 metre of the final required connection, using an appropriate outlet, socket or valve. iii. Supply and install the equipment for the Lot(s) awarded, including connecting to the services provided. iv. User training. v. Before or on the day of handover submit one bound copy and one electronic copy of a complete operations and maintenance manual which should include the following: • Complete set of manufacturers operating and maintenance manuals. • Cleaning instructions including COSHH information. • Warranty certificates for all equipment assigned to the University from date of Contract completion. • Test and commissioning certificates.

The School of Engineering, within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at Newcastle University, requires a hydraulic loading system for a wide range of research and teaching activities to be undertaken in their Heavy Structure Laboratory. The system will be capable of applying static, cyclic and dynamic loads to steel timber and concrete members. We have an international reputation in modelling and simulation, working in both application and analysis of problems, and in the development of numerical methods and constitutive models. The new system will enable continued excellence of research and teaching with respect to structural textiles and polymeric composites, structural optimisation and reliability seismic engineering and extreme loadings. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation and commissioning of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e01cca76-17b1-ed11-811f-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1876 The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Monday 3rd April 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT

The scope of this contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of 8 recirculating and one ducted class 2 microbiology safety cabinets with 12 months warranty. Suppliers must provide an option to purchase up to a further 8 cabinets. Options to purchase the additional cabinets are to be taken up at the discretion of the University and this will be decided prior to contract award. Further information can be found at: https://procontract.due-north.com/.

The School of Engineering, within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at Newcastle University, requires a hydraulic loading system for a wide range of research and teaching activities to be undertaken in their Heavy Structure Laboratory. The system will be capable of applying static, cyclic and dynamic loads to steel timber and concrete members. We have an international reputation in modelling and simulation, working in both application and analysis of problems, and in the development of numerical methods and constitutive models. The new system will enable continued excellence of research and teaching with respect to structural textiles and polymeric composites, structural optimisation, and reliability seismic engineering and extreme loadings. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation and commissioning of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e01cca76-17b1-ed11-811f-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1876 The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Monday 3rd April 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT

Newcastle Business School is looking for a provider of a recognised career and skills training platform who has extensive experience of working with higher education organisations. Your platform will seamlessly interface with a (or many) professional social networking site(s) that are well recognised by graduate recruiters and potential employers. Your coverage should be vast, and broad, covering tens of thousands of possible career and professional development videos and resources which a business graduate at any level of their educational journey may wish to access. This will be constantly developed and kept up to date. You will have an excellent and high quality website and phone app. Your platform will integrate seamlessly with our Canvas VLE and meet all our university requirements regarding accessibility

Newcastle Business School is looking for a provider of a recognised career and skills training platform who has extensive experience of working with higher education organisations or similar. Your platform will seamlessly interface with a (or many) professional social networking site(s) that are well recognised by graduate recruiters and potential employers. Your coverage should be vast, and broad, covering tens of thousands of possible career and professional development videos and resources which a business graduate at any level of their educational journey may wish to access. This will be constantly developed and kept up to date. You will have an excellent and high quality website and phone app. Your platform will integrate seamlessly with our Canvas VLE and meet all our university requirements regarding accessibility.

Geospatial Engineering at Newcastle University was first established as the Surveying discipline within the School of Mining. The department has a long and distinguished history of Geospatial research and teaching and now, as part of the School of Engineering, is now looking to bolster the reality capture capabilities of the department with the purchase of a modern laser scanning and imaging survey instrument. The device will be used for both research and teaching activities, primarily to support the Geospatial Engineering group, but also the wider activities of the School of Engineering and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. The successful device must be capable of high definition laser canning, capture of HDR imagery and targetless pre-registration in the field. Associated supplementary equipment such as tripods, carry cases, batteries, data storage and control units are expected. Data processing software should be included as well as any additional modules to allow integration with other third party civil engineering and remote sensing software suites. Firmware and software maintenance contracts for 5 years should be included. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and familiarisation of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 5 years warranty and maintenance.

The University operates a wide range of mass spectometers and as part of our environmental sustainability plans, we have a programme to replace our oil-lubricated roughing pumps with oil-free pumps which offer several benefits. They reduce the risk of contamination with oil from the pump and reduce power consumption and heat output, in turn reducing the amount of air conditioning required in the analytical suite. They are also quieter and improve the working environment. We are looking for an oil-free roughing pump system, with pumps compatible with the following specification required for two Waters Xevo instruments: G2-X2 QToF: pumping speed of 40 m3/hr, power consumption below 700W, Noise Output below 60 Db (A) TQ-S: pumping speed of 100 m3/ hr, power consumption below 900W, Noise Output below 60 Db (A) The purchase of the system will be funded by an EPSRC grant. Please provide evidence that your proposed system meets these requirements. Please state the details of length of any standard warranty included, and also cost of options to extend further and also the cost of any service contracts you offer.

The University wishes to purchase two identical plant growth cabinets. This will permit direct comparisons of plant growth at different conditions using a variety of stress factors. The addition of two separate units that can be used as one resource when required for specific experimental designs is essential. The fact that they can, at other times, be used independently will be beneficial to our School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SNES) and will be valuable and much needed additions to the limited plant growth resources currently within the school. Each cabinet will need: i) to be a capacity of circa 700-750L ii) three shelves iii) broad spectrum LED lighting (if possible, a far-red option) iv) an independent CO2 control to allow a variety of experiments v) humidity control Please provide evidence that your proposed cabinets meets these requirements. Additional optional extras if possible: ability to control the system remotely Please state the details of length of any standard warranty included, and cost of options to extend further and also the cost of any service contracts you offer.

There is a large and growing number of research groups from multiple schools across the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at Newcastle University which would benefit from the rapid and cost efficient prototyping capabilities of a 3D metal printing system. Therefore, we are looking to purchase a 3D metal printing system to meet this need. Such a system will enable us to rapidly and cost efficiently fabricate metal prototypes with microscale precision, high throughput, and superior reliability, thereby accelerating our University's research productivity and allowing us to explore new research frontiers. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and help in installation of the equipment detailed in the ITT to the University, with after-sales support and 24 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system.

The University has issued a PIN (call for competition) for Property & Professional Indemnity insurances as required by Newcastle University. The tender process is being managed by Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Ltd who will conduct negotiations with insurers who meet the minimum requirements. Details of the University's risk profile are available from Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers. This may be amended from time to time to meet the changes in the University's requirements. The University recognises that there may be a need for cover to be provided on a scheduled/co-insured/layered basis whereby multiple insurers provide the ultimate capacity required given the scale of the placement. The tender process is therefore being managed by Arthur J. Gallagher insurance Brokers Ltd who will conduct negotiations with insurers as indicated above should it not be possible place the cover with a single insurer. It is the University's preference to enter into a longer term agreement for a period of 4 years although it would be prepared to proceed with a placement for a single year commencing on 1 August 2023 or for a single years plus 3 extension options for a further year. To participate in this exercise you should contact UKPublicSector@AJG.com and Leigh.Robinson@ncl.ac.uk

Section 19 of the application form (attached for reference) requires: an Economic impact, public benefit and value for money assessment including description of how the proposed infrastructure and research will generate sustained socio-economic returns from the UKRPIF investment. The response could include, but is not limited to: i. Translation and commercialisation of research (e.g., new IP; spinouts) ii. Benefits to industry (from SMEs to large-scale multinational companies) iii. Benefits to society iv. Contributions to local economic growth v. Job creation vi. Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) Newcastle University requires an assessment that, in compliance with the application process and technical guidance which: Ensures the application satisfies, in full, the requirements for question 19. Provides all information and methodologies utilised or developed to Newcastle University for record, appraisal & audit scrutiny. Assessment may include statements including: Evidence demonstrating scale and significance of local problems & issues Quality assurance of data analysis and evidence Quantifiable impacts using a suitable model Methodologies to support assumptions Economic costs of the proposal Analysis of monetised costs and benefits Benefit Cost Ratios (BCR) Description of non-monetised impacts Value for money Proposed metrics to support monitoring & evaluation metrics As question 19 is the question in relation to economic impact, public benefit and VfM we anticipate that the scope of work will be lighter touch at this application stage i.e., work will be in line with the expectations of the overall application form and process. There is a restriction of page length for the application of 24 pages (template equals 12 pages) thus we estimate a 500-word count per question. If successful then there will be a further option to undertake a longitudinal evaluation to evidence assessment assumptions, methodology and impacts during the activity delivery period (post-build).