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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82174a02-a3ca-4bbf-9eb8-c4027fb92bbf

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Teesside University for the project titled "ERDF - 3D Printing of Sand Core Capability for Stockton Casting Ltd," located in Middlesbrough, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of development consultancy services, with an open procedure as the chosen procurement method. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions required by 4 December 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 11 December 2020, concluding by 31 March 2021. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £10,000 to £25,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in design consultancy and business development consultancy services. The focus on implementing a 3D sand printing service indicates a demand for innovative approaches in manufacturing and casting services. Businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly those capable of supporting foundry operations and enhancing component quality for OEM customers, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## 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/6fbe2c98-c08a-4578-9a70-39d56e9cb2a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 19 Nov 2020 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbe2c98-c08a-4578-9a70-39d56e9cb2a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbe2c98-c08a-4578-9a70-39d56e9cb2a8
  19th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-ERDF---3D-Printing-of-Sand-Core-Capability-for-Stockton-Casting-Ltd/CDP94KPN63
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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