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title: "Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for the COMPASS Facility"
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# Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for the COMPASS Facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14d9bb55-c4ed-4cde-afd3-60152edbb65b

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), has awarded a contract for Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for the COMPASS Facility. This project, located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, falls under the Building Consultancy Services and Safety Consultancy Services categories. The procurement process completed in October 2024 with Mascot Management Ltd selected as the principal contractor. The facility will house advanced composite manufacturing equipment to support global manufacturing companies. The contract period spans from October 2024 to March 2026, with key phases of on-site activity commencing in October 2024, reaching full scale by January 2025, and tapering off by December 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, primarily for firms specialising in construction design, health and safety, and the installation of high-value manufacturing equipment. It is particularly suited for SMEs with expertise in CDM regulations and those capable of overseeing the assembly and commissioning of advanced research and development facilities. Engaging in this project allows businesses to align with a prominent university’s manufacturing research centre, potentially leading to further collaboration and showcasing their capabilities in high-stakes, high-value environments.

## Notice

he University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for COMPASS on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The AMRC has recently won HICOMS funding for an 'automated, large scale composites manufacturing centre', to create large scale composite components, to support global composite manufacturing companies and end users. The finished and equipped facility will be known as 'COMPASS' (Composites at Speed and Scale) and the address is:- The University of Sheffield AMRC Factory 2050-Mark III Europa Avenue Sheffield S9 1ZA This facility will house a significant amount of high value equipment including:- * High Volume Deposition Cell - including robots, guide rails etc. * 24,000kN Hydraulic Press * Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table * Consolidation Station * Resin Injection System * Heating Units * Chilled Water Cooling System * Robot Machining Cell We have sourced and placed orders for the above equipment and all suppliers have been informed that they will be expected to work under guidance and instruction of the University's nominated lead contractors (under CDM regulations/requirements). The University of Sheffield/AMRC is looking to engage with a consultant or organisation specialising in CDM/Health and Safety provisions and centred around carrying out certain roles and responsibilities of a 'Principal Contractor' and specifically the installation and commissioning of high value equipment within a hi-tech research and development, manufacturing facility. It is envisaged that the contract will be completed by 31st December 2025 (with a long stop completion date of 31st March 2026). The keys to the facility are expected to be formally signed off and handed over to the AMRC in January 2025. A broad timeline for the engagement of a CDM contractor is envisaged to be as follows:- * 1st October 2024 - 31st December 2024 - Onsite in Sheffield and ramping up activity (approximately 14 - 21 hours per week). * 1st January 2025 - 30th September 2025 - Onsite in Sheffield and working a full working week (35 hours) * 1st October 2025 - 31st December 2025 - Onsite in Sheffield and ramping down activity (approximately 21-14 hours per week). Therefore, the programme of work is expected to be 12-15 (potentially up to 18) months. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 4th October 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a110ef49-60dc-4708-8e52-bd66598347e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2024 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,960 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASCOT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a110ef49-60dc-4708-8e52-bd66598347e3
- 1 Oct 2024 at 08:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9673be9f-2f21-470b-80ca-8d1f4d228b88
- 19 Sep 2024 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9673be9f-2f21-470b-80ca-8d1f4d228b88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a110ef49-60dc-4708-8e52-bd66598347e3
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9673be9f-2f21-470b-80ca-8d1f4d228b88
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/

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