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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - 3D Printing of Sand Core Capability for Stockton Casting Ltd"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - 3D Printing of Sand Core Capability for Stockton Casting Ltd

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49bf9eec-336a-4e30-b796-99b176b9d4bd

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Teesside University involves the award of a contract titled "GB-Middlesbrough: ERDF - 3D Printing of Sand Core Capability for Stockton Casting Ltd." This project is classified under the services category, specifically under development consultancy services, and is located in Middlesbrough, North East England. The open procurement method was used, and the tender period concluded on 9 December 2020, with the contract period commencing on 11 December 2020 and running until 31 March 2021. The contract value is set at £20,000 and aims to bolster the capabilities of Stockton Casting Company Ltd. by exploring the implementation of a new in-house 3D sand printing service.

This tender presents a potential growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in 3D printing technology and development consultancy services. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can position themselves as key players in enhancing manufacturing capabilities for high integrity iron and steel castings, benefitting industries that demand high-quality components. SMEs with experience in innovative manufacturing solutions and business development consultancy should consider participating in similar future tenders to expand their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

This is ERDF funded - The client, The Stockton Casting Company Ltd. (SCC), are looking to test and validate the opportunity to implement a new 3D sand printing service within the business. SCC are suppliers of high integrity iron and steel castings to a number or OEM engineering business. They see opportunity to introduce an 'in house' 3D sand printing service to support their foundry operations to improve quality and performance of highly technically demanding components for their OEM customers. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a2bd5d-5524-49f6-8ed6-8926e0afab26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALAN GIBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a2bd5d-5524-49f6-8ed6-8926e0afab26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a2bd5d-5524-49f6-8ed6-8926e0afab26
  10th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=552343841
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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