--- title: "P232 - Development of ruggedised cases" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64407968-2700-420e-a94f-bc2356151f2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64407968-2700-420e-a94f-bc2356151f2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64407968-2700-420e-a94f-bc2356151f2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64407968-2700-420e-a94f-bc2356151f2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2021-12-06" --- # P232 - Development of ruggedised cases Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64407968-2700-420e-a94f-bc2356151f2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64407968-2700-420e-a94f-bc2356151f2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64407968-2700-420e-a94f-bc2356151f2a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "P232 - Development of ruggedised cases" is being conducted by SparkFund, located in Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, England. This open tender, classified mainly under services and focused on designing casings and engineering design services, was published on 6th December 2021. The tender period concludes on 7th January 2022, following which suppliers must engage in a process involving the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access further technical details required for bidding. The expected contract period runs from 14th to 28th February 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in CNC machining, engineering design, and manufacturing of ATEX certified products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with proven capabilities in designing for manufacturing and a strong track record of high-tolerance machining will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity could facilitate growth through collaboration on innovative projects, thus expanding service offerings and market reach. ## Notice We are seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide CNC frames and plates to support our project, further details will be provided under NDA. To qualify, the supplied must as a minimum; Have experience with design for manufacturing/tool design of ATEX certified products and understanding of tolerances required The supplier must have a proven track record with; CNC machining to high tolerances Supplier to provide relevant certificates to demonstrate the above before signing NDA. Once the NDA phase has concluded, the company will arrange a one hour face to face or virtual meeting, during which they will share the 2D technical drawings on screen. This should provide sufficient technical information for the suppliers to generate a bid (quote). The drawings will NOT be released at this stage. Potential bidder must be available between 12 January 2022. Bidders will be allocated a slot by email. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42727cbf-4c3c-431a-9d18-20a5f34d6b95 | | 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 | 6 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 | | 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 - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 42113120 - Casings - 44164100 - Casing - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42727cbf-4c3c-431a-9d18-20a5f34d6b95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42727cbf-4c3c-431a-9d18-20a5f34d6b95 6th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC163276 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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