Planning

Specialist Equipment - T LEVEL

WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS

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Planning

21 Jan 2025 at 23:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WMG Academy for Young Engineers, located in Coventry, England, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Specialist Equipment - T LEVEL". This procurement falls under the Machine Tools industry category (CPV code: 42600000) and aims to renew and upgrade the flexible manufacturing systems within the engineering hall at their Solihull location (B37 5FD). The early engagement notice was published on 21 January 2025, with the engagement ending on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing systems and machine tools, particularly SMEs, as the procurement aims to create an industry-standard practical learning environment for T Level students. Suitable businesses can expect to support the T Level courses by supplying equipment that helps prepare students for skilled employment or further education in engineering. The buyer, WMG Academy for Young Engineers, is looking for reliable suppliers who can contribute to their vision of leading nationally in vocational education for the next decade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Equipment - T LEVEL

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to inform market suppliers of a potential future exercise to procure a range of flexible manufacturing systems to renew and upgrade current equipment and technology within the engineering hall at WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull, Chelmsley Road, Solihull, Birmingham, B37 5FD. Background Launched in September 2020, T Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels. These courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and education providers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for entry into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related technical study through further or higher education. WMG Academy for Young engineers is a 14 - 19 school with a specialism in engineering and are currently running a T Level in Engineering Manufacture, Process and Control. As part of the delivery of the curriculum the students will undertake a range of practical and machining tasks in our workshop. WMG Academy Trust is looking to invest in creating a practical learning environment that is industry standard and leading nationally in the delivery of vocational education for the next decade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8e2c126-1622-4a7e-8a91-7e6830de54c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e49ff2-1af6-4706-99a8-4d2162506395
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
Contact Name
Louise Green
Contact Email
l.green@wmgacademy.org.uk
Contact Phone
02476464661

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8DY
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Westwood
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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