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title: "WP8.1: STEAM Laboratory"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# WP8.1: STEAM Laboratory

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3974f66b-8624-43a3-9989-3c26359e6cf1

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has issued a tender for the creation of a STEAM Laboratory, aimed at facilitating active learning for students in engineering science and technology. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is open for participation until the deadline on January 27, 2023. The laboratory will be located in Plymouth, Devon, with a contract period scheduled to start on February 27, 2023, and end on October 31, 2023. The main procurement category for this opportunity is goods, making it suitable for SMEs looking to supply fluid mechanics equipment and hydraulic installations.

This tender by the University of Plymouth presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering education and technology resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the suitability highlighted for such entities in the tender documentation. The open procedure for this procurement allows for a competitive process where businesses can showcase their expertise in supplying the necessary equipment and resources for the STEAM Laboratory project, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the university's educational offerings.

## Notice

The STEAM Laboratory is new, active learning facility, bringing experimental testing resources into one placethat will enable large groups of students to learn the fundamental principles of engineering science and technology through experimentation, observation, and analysis. The STEAM Laboratory will encouragean inquiry-based pedagogy that engenders student autonomyover their learning.It is arranged across several discrete spaces occupying approximately 700m2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a028509-d54f-4795-8fbd-93c3351cb226 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 09322000 - Steam
- 38425000 - Fluid mechanics equipment
- 43328000 - Hydraulic installations

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a028509-d54f-4795-8fbd-93c3351cb226

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a028509-d54f-4795-8fbd-93c3351cb226
  15th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58246&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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