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title: "Materials Research centre"
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buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-21"
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# Materials Research centre

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6442bbd5-7d65-4b93-af9a-36a4d02b7c33

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## Summary

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Materials Research Centre," with a budget of £100,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 21st January 2022, and the contract period commenced on 31st January 2022, concluding on 30th June 2022. An open procurement method was employed, indicating transparency and accessibility to potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and development services. Companies equipped with expertise in consultancy services within this domain would be well-suited to compete for the contract, supporting the council’s efforts in advancing local research initiatives and benefiting from the resulting projects.

## Notice

Materials Research Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bf3991-ee0d-4091-8a51-1b675d9c76a3 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 30 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bf3991-ee0d-4091-8a51-1b675d9c76a3
- 21 Dec 2021 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e58461-db99-4af2-9f7a-c65fe8777e36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bf3991-ee0d-4091-8a51-1b675d9c76a3
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e58461-db99-4af2-9f7a-c65fe8777e36
  21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=df87f2d6-7462-ec11-8110-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

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