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title: "Development of North Easts submission to the Stephenson Challenge Fund as part of the ROCKET feasibility and development project"
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# Development of North Easts submission to the Stephenson Challenge Fund as part of the ROCKET feasibility and development project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32b64a62-a058-4d2c-91fb-621607e22a89

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Sunderland City Council, which is seeking expertise for the "Development of North East's submission to the Stephenson Challenge Fund" as part of the ROCKET feasibility and development project. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on feasibility studies. The procurement method utilised was a Direct Award, with a contract value of £98,680. The tender period concluded on 12 November 2018, and the contract was active from 13 November 2018 until 30 April 2019, within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in feasibility studies and project management to engage with Sunderland City Council. Businesses capable of leveraging innovative solutions in project development and those with experience in similar funding applications would be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier for this contract was Advanced Electric Machines Research Ltd, which indicates a preference for companies adept at technological advancements in the field.

## Notice

ROCKET Feasibility and Development Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270715f8-121e-48a2-a385-1634020f4511 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,680 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED ELECTRIC MACHINES RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2019 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270715f8-121e-48a2-a385-1634020f4511

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270715f8-121e-48a2-a385-1634020f4511
  12th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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