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title: "P223 - Development of ruggedised cases"
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# P223 - Development of ruggedised cases

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-169b882f-16e6-4465-ad41-deb7604ba61c

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## Summary

SparkFund is seeking a supplier for the project titled "P223 - Development of ruggedised cases", which involves expanding the design of rugged cases for various iPhone and iPad models. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on engineering design services and casings. The tender was published on 22 October 2021 and is currently in the open procurement stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 5 November 2021. The delivery is expected to take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 3 January 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in design and engineering, particularly those with experience in ATEX certified products and complex injection moulding tool design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they meet the necessary qualifications such as ISO9001 registration and expertise in CAD software like Solidworks. By engaging in this project, successful bidders can gain valuable experience and potentially expand their service offerings in the highly specialised field of ruggedised product design.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a single supplier to expand an existing 2D design and 3D block model to cover additional iPhone and iPad models including overboot design for each case- up to 13 designs in total. Further details will be provided under NDA. It is important to note that the critical physical design, material selection and proofing has been completed. To qualify, the supplied must as a minimum; ISO9001 Registered Have experience with design of ATEX certified products and understanding of standards; EN60079-0, EN60079-1 & EN60079-15 Have extensive demonstrable experience and knowledge of complex injection moulding tool design, processing and supply Demonstrate formal qualifications in Solidworks CAD including Advanced Part design, Surfacing, Assembly Modelling and 2D technical drawings. Supplier to provide relevant certificates to demonstrate the above before signing NDA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77be1a7a-a705-4112-a835-d72f0898e109 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPARKFUND |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 42113120 - Casings
- 44164100 - Casing
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77be1a7a-a705-4112-a835-d72f0898e109

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77be1a7a-a705-4112-a835-d72f0898e109
  22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT162974
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spark-fund.co.uk

## Provenance

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