Tender

3233/541/MY/AMRC/22 CPD External Trainer Framework

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC

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Tender

02 Mar 2022 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield, through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, is currently conducting an open tender for the "CPD External Trainer Framework" (ID: 3233/541/MY/AMRC/22). This procurement, aimed at providing education and training services, has an estimated value of £400,000 and covers various training courses over a contract period of 360 days, with potential annual extensions until 2026. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 4th April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and consultants specialising in metallurgy, materials science, and engineering disciplines. Businesses that focus on professional development and educational services, particularly those offering specialised courses like metallurgy fundamentals, quality control, and heat treatment principles, will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this framework enables providers to establish long-term relationships with a reputable institution and expand their footprint in the education and training sector.

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Notice Title

3233/541/MY/AMRC/22 CPD External Trainer Framework

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a CPD External Trainer Framework on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Training Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Fundamentals of Metallurgy

This course is an overview of the essential properties of metals, how they are produced and where they are used.

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 2 - Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists

This course aims to provide a sound understanding of the scientific principles of metallurgy and how to apply them to specify and process metals in an industrial context.

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 3 - Metallography & Microscopy

This course covers the theory and practicalities of optical and electron microscopy.

Lot 4 - Metals Processing & Manufacturing Technologies

This course gives an overview of the secondary and down-stream processes involved in the production of major industrial metals, including steel, aluminium, titanium and nickel alloys and their finished components.

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 5 - Principles of Heat Treatment

This course will provide a sound understanding of the beneficial effects of heat treatment to a range of ferrous and light metal alloys

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 6 - Quality & Quality Control

This course addresses the key aspects of quality from the perspective of engineering services and product manufacture.

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 7 - Metallurgical Failure Analysis & Prevention

An introduction to the mechanisms of material failure due to mechanical and environmental factors.

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 8 - Testing Techniques

This is a technical course describing the techniques used to determine the mechanical properties of metals and for non-destructive testing (NDT) of structures and components

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 9 - Combating Corrosion

This is a technical course that describes the various mechanisms by which metals and alloys corrode and the technologies preventing it.

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 10 - Carbon & Alloy Steel Metallurgy

This course focuses on basic metallurgical principles, primary and secondary steel making processes, how steels are specified and evaluated, and matching grades to applications

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 11 - Stainless Steel Metallurgy

A technical course covering all aspects of the production and use of a range of stainless steel alloys

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Lot 12 - Non-Ferrous Alloys

A technical course describing the production, features and applications of Aluminium, Copper, Nickel & Titanium alloys.

Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005763-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC
Contact Name
Mary Leverton
Contact Email
m.young@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142226694

Buyer Location

Locality
CATCLIFFE
Postcode
S60 5TZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

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