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title: "Design & development of an automated liquid flow system R&D/005/P079"
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# Design & development of an automated liquid flow system R&D/005/P079

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92caee99-16c2-4b2f-98b3-c07a112cf152

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## Summary

The SparkFund is currently seeking qualified suppliers for the design and development of an automated liquid flow system, classified under the prototyping services category. This procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 15th March 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 12th April 2019 and run until 31st July 2019. Interested parties should be aware that the procurement method is an open procedure and the primary location for delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering design services, software development, and related fields, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in research and development, prototyping, and flow measurement systems will find this opportunity appealing as it calls for an innovative approach to a specific technical challenge.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier for the design & development of an automated liquid flow system. Please note that this procurement exercise requires submission of an NDA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbb541f-7fbf-49ac-8606-5e589368d01f |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 71631440 - Flow-monitoring services
- 72244000 - Prototyping services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbb541f-7fbf-49ac-8606-5e589368d01f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbb541f-7fbf-49ac-8606-5e589368d01f
  15th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB156555
  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

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