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title: "SME Engagement Manager - Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility"
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# SME Engagement Manager - Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56738c8a-4eda-4df2-a980-92775e6fbbf7

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield is currently seeking a qualified company to serve as the SME Engagement Manager for its Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility. This project, classified under the industry category of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock, is being funded through the ERDF initiative. The tender, which falls under the open procedure procurement method, is active and has a submission deadline set for 20th August 2020, with contract commencement anticipated on 1st October 2020 and concluding by 1st June 2023. Interested parties should express their interest through the University's e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those with experience in the railway sector. Potential bidders that possess expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and consultation services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity could facilitate growth for SMEs by allowing them to participate in a significant research initiative promoting advancements in rolling stock maintenance.

## Notice

The University of Huddersfield is looking to appoint a suitable company for an SME Engagement Manager for its Smart Rolling Stock Maintenance Research Facility which is an ERDF funded project, all details can be found in the tender documentation Please choose the 'opt in' or 'opt out' button to express your interest in the project, following this you will have access to all the necessary documents which outline the requirements for this project. Additional information: Please follow the link to the University's e-tendering portal to express an interest and view the necessary documentation for this project. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description Please see tender documents Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74d2ce3-6226-4a34-b97d-3c4f7b8ea556 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 1 Jun 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 HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74d2ce3-6226-4a34-b97d-3c4f7b8ea556

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74d2ce3-6226-4a34-b97d-3c4f7b8ea556
  29th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield/aspx/Home

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