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# Wood, Metal and Design, Digital & Fabrication Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44ebf5db-1808-4346-adb0-3fbbc557f31d

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the provision of Wood, Metal and Design, Digital & Fabrication Equipment as part of the construction of the new Engineering and Design facility (NEDF) at its main Plymouth campus. The tender, which had a deadline of 11th November 2022, falls under the CPV codes for Wood, Fabrication work, Metalworking, and Woodwork. The contract period runs from 5th December 2022 to 31st December 2023, creating opportunities for suppliers to engage with a large-scale project in the education sector.

Businesses involved in the supply of equipment related to woodworking, metalworking, and design fabrication would find this tender from the University of Plymouth suitable for their operations. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with TechSoft UK Ltd being the successful supplier. This opportunity to provide specialised equipment not only supports the University's initiative to enhance teaching and research facilities but also offers a lucrative prospect for suppliers looking to contribute to educational infrastructure development projects.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth is looking to reinforce its reputation as an innovative centre of excellence for engineering research, teaching and learning. The new Engineering and Design facility (NEDF) being constructed on the western edge of the main Plymouth campus will provide a new home for the specialist laboratories and teaching facilities of the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and the School of Art, Design and Architecture. The Wood, DDF and Metals workshops (Part of the School of Art, Design and Architecture) have a tough environment where we cater for novice, competent, and skilled craftsperson levels within a student user group, and potentially external users exploring research options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda33434-7c2b-40d8-b071-826fc8847c6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,919 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 03410000 - Wood
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45262670 - Metalworking
- 45422100 - Woodwork

## Release History

- 3 May 2023 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda33434-7c2b-40d8-b071-826fc8847c6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda33434-7c2b-40d8-b071-826fc8847c6f
  3rd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53922&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

## Provenance

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