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title: "Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED"
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# Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-277307ac-6372-4596-9593-990bcf02ccc5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills, initiated by the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited, involves the provision of specialised materials testing equipment for the casting and metal industries. This contract, classified under casting machines (CPV code 43720000), is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. The procurement method employed is classified as "Other - University Thresholds," and the tender period concluded on 1st January 2018, while the contract period spans from 21st February 2018 to 20th February 2019.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in casting machines and related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster competition among providers of specialised goods. Companies with a focus on innovative engineering solutions and advanced materials testing equipment would be particularly well suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

To provide specialised materials testing equipment for the Casting and Metal industrials. Engineering equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709a2306-c530-4162-92e0-c2f7be552095 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - University Thresholds |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2018 - 20 Feb 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRUERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 43720000 - Casting machines
- 44470000 - Cast-iron products

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709a2306-c530-4162-92e0-c2f7be552095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709a2306-c530-4162-92e0-c2f7be552095
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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