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title: "Structural Engineer for Transitional Energy Research Centre (TERC) - CANCELLED"
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# Structural Engineer for Transitional Energy Research Centre (TERC) - CANCELLED

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18e161e1-b971-4603-b46d-bf6891caa321

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Structural Engineer for the now-cancelled Transitional Energy Research Centre (TERC) project, which was aimed at developing low carbon technologies within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The project was scheduled for a tender period that ended on 16 July 2018, with a planned contract commencement date of 3 September 2018, and an expected completion date of 31 December 2020. The procurement utilised a selective method under a restricted procedure for services, with an approximate construction budget of £4 million for the base build and an additional £2 million for upgrades.

This opportunity highlights significant prospects for businesses specialising in engineering and construction-related services, particularly those focused on sustainable and low carbon technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to submit proposals, especially as the project aims to enhance innovative approaches to energy systems. Companies interested in collaborating on cutting-edge research and development in energy solutions should consider reapplying when the project is re-published under the new tender reference 2061/DM.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RE-PUBLISHED UNDER TENDER REF. 2061/DM. Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) at the (Advanced Manufacturing Research Campus) AMRC in the Innovation District. In line with both regional and national innovation priorities TERC will provide facilities to develop low carbon technologies as both individual processes and as part of integrated energy systems. This will be achieved by installing renewable energy generation, bioenergy and smart grid equipment in, and bringing an enhanced Pilot-Scale Advanced CO2-Capture Technology facility to, a bespoke building. The building will be circa 1,600sqm with 400sqm of covered external storage and 900sqm of external area for equipment plis associated car parking, service yard and landscaping. Their will be circa 20-24 pieces of equioment. The approximate value of the construction works is PS4m for the base build plus PS2m for the shell enhancment for the supply and connection of services to the research equipment. Duties of Structural Engineer In the following scope of Service, the following expressions have the following meanings: * "Project Execution Plan" means the document that defines how Project delivery will be executed and will be in accordance with the requirements set out by the Client. * "Project Team" means the team comprising the Client and all of the other consultants engaged by the Client in relation to the Project. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RE-PUBLISHED UNDER TENDER REF. 2061/DM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec55d2a-7558-4aa6-acfc-36619e275d8d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2018 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec55d2a-7558-4aa6-acfc-36619e275d8d
- 14 Jun 2018 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec55d2a-7558-4aa6-acfc-36619e275d8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec55d2a-7558-4aa6-acfc-36619e275d8d
  8th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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