Newcastle University · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of 2MW Water Cooled Drive Control Panel and Two 1.2MW Water Cooled Motors to Newcastle University

Awarded 09 Dec 2019

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Awarded09 Dec 2019
Value£384,650.00
SupplierABB Ltd
RegionNorth East
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 6y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 9 Dec 2019Expired 30 Mar 2020

Newcastle University awarded a contract to ABB Ltd for the supply, delivery, and installation of one 2MW water cooled drive control panel and two 1.2MW water cooled motors, including after-sales support, a 12-month warranty and maintenance, and all necessary training for safe and reliable operation.

The equipment supports the UKRRIN Rolling Stock Centre initiative, where Newcastle University's Design Unit received a grant from HEFCE to design and build a bespoke dynamic gearbox test facility with a climate chamber for testing gearboxes and traction drives in extreme environments.

The contract value was £384,650.

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