--- title: "Requirement for bespoke wood drying kilns (x2)R&D/037/P078" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f4a4b93-3723-4fb9-8f59-4cd84707b50c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f4a4b93-3723-4fb9-8f59-4cd84707b50c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4a4b93-3723-4fb9-8f59-4cd84707b50c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4a4b93-3723-4fb9-8f59-4cd84707b50c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2019-02-08" --- # Requirement for bespoke wood drying kilns (x2)R&D/037/P078 Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f4a4b93-3723-4fb9-8f59-4cd84707b50c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f4a4b93-3723-4fb9-8f59-4cd84707b50c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4a4b93-3723-4fb9-8f59-4cd84707b50c.json) ## Summary The SparkFund is conducting a public procurement for the requirement of two bespoke wood drying kilns, detailed under the title "Requirement for bespoke wood drying kilns (x2)R&D/037/P078". This tender is categorised within the timber industry and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the open stage, initiated on 8th February 2019, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 8th March 2019. The contract period is scheduled to start on 18th March 2019 and will last until 1st May 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure below the defined threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in timber products, technical consultancy, and humidity measuring instruments, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in woodworking equipment, technical analysis, and testing services will particularly benefit from the chance to collaborate with the SparkFund, enhancing their business growth potential. ## Notice A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier for the requirement of bespoke wood drying kilns (x2) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cfd966-77b3-4316-9293-c643bd2fb13b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 1 May 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SPARKFUND | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03419000 - Timber - 03419100 - Timber products - 31712116 - Microprocessors - 38126300 - Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus - 38930000 - Humidity and moisture measuring instruments - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 42113160 - Moisture separators - 42642000 - Machine tools for working wood, bone, cork, hard rubber or hard plastics - 43810000 - Woodworking equipment - 71356000 - Technical services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 77211100 - Timber harvesting services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cfd966-77b3-4316-9293-c643bd2fb13b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46cfd966-77b3-4316-9293-c643bd2fb13b 8th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB156522 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.spark-fund.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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