Tender

University of Sunderland - SAM - Welding Technology

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Tender

21 Jan 2019 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is currently conducting a tender for "SAM - Welding Technology" as part of the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project, which has a budget of £5.1 million funded by the ERDF. This initiative is aimed at supporting product and process development for SME manufacturers situated within the North East LEP area. The procurement is classified under industrial machinery (CPV code 42000000) and is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5th February 2019. The procurement process involves the acquisition of Robotic Welding Cell Equipment, and it is expected to engage over 400 SMEs from the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in industrial machinery and robotics, to expand their presence in the North East. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises with capabilities in technology implementation and product development would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project’s emphasis on matched funding and collaboration may further enhance opportunities for those that can deliver innovative solutions within the supported sectors, fostering growth in a developing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Sunderland - SAM - Welding Technology

Notice Description

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. As part of the above the project has a requirement for Robotic Welding Cell Equipment. (Specifications within the tender documents) Additional information: Via the University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description ERDF Funded Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70237696-6441-43c7-a2fb-c891053359cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104ece17-fbcd-4d65-9ed7-2f0536e29a16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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