Planning

T- Level Specialist Equipment

WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS

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Planning

22 Jan 2025 at 18:28

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WMG Academy for Young Engineers, located in Solihull, Birmingham, is planning a future tender for the procurement of T-Level Specialist Equipment under the ID WMG-SOL-SEA-2. This tender, which falls under the goods category, is focused on machine tools and aims to renew and upgrade the current flexible manufacturing systems in their engineering hall. Interested suppliers should note the potential future exercise, with a preliminary information notice (PIN) expected to be issued on 21 February 2025. This procurement initiative is part of the academy's commitment to creating a state-of-the-art practical learning environment for vocational education in engineering manufacture, process, and control, aligning with their T-Level courses launched in 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in flexible manufacturing systems and machine tools to contribute to the advancement of vocational education. Companies with a strong portfolio in engineering and educational equipment will find this tender particularly pertinent. The focus on upgrading equipment at an educational institution dedicated to fostering engineering skills indicates a long-term partnership potential, especially for suppliers looking to establish or expand their footprint within the educational sector. The investment amount of GBP 45,000 highlights a substantial opportunity for growth and engagement in a project aimed at setting new standards in vocational engineering education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T- Level Specialist Equipment

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d59a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002307-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
+44 2476464661

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Westwood
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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