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title: "Invitation to create a full design for an automated production line to manufacture reciprocating blades"
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# Invitation to create a full design for an automated production line to manufacture reciprocating blades

Buyer: DAKIN-FLATHERS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5ed5f4f-ee76-45ed-83b3-6472db54a73b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an active tender initiated by DAKIN-FLATHERS LIMITED. The opportunity titled "Invitation to create a full design for an automated production line to manufacture reciprocating blades" falls under the industry category of industrial machinery. The procurement stage is currently in an open procedure below threshold. The contract period is set from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The tender deadline for submissions is September 22, 2022. The procurement is located in Pontefract with the postal code WF7 6RA.

This tender by DAKIN-FLATHERS LIMITED provides an opportunity for businesses that specialise in industrial machinery design and manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this project. Interested parties with expertise in full design for automated production lines are encouraged to engage with DAKIN-FLATHERS LIMITED to explore this lucrative procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Suppliers are invited to provide consulting services to design an automated line for the manufacture of a new reciprocating blade product being launched to market. The design should include the manufacturing concept, full electrical design and full mechanical design required to implement the manufacture of the new reciprocating blade. If you believe you have the skills and expertise to supply the above project and would like to submit a proposal, you will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and will then be provided with further details. To receive the NDA and for any further questions around the procurement opportunity please contact Oliver Garside via the email address below: oliver@dakin-flathers.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45773e58-7ed5-4537-9b53-5c9a4c686e55 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DAKIN-FLATHERS LIMITED |
| Locality | PONTEFRACT |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF7 6RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Featherstone |
| Westminster constituency | Normanton and Hemsworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2022 at 16:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45773e58-7ed5-4537-9b53-5c9a4c686e55
- 7 Sep 2022 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45773e58-7ed5-4537-9b53-5c9a4c686e55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45773e58-7ed5-4537-9b53-5c9a4c686e55
  7th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f3d9019-61cd-442e-b6bb-3c4d3a31a0e2
  Details of services required and how to apply
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29314d91-d597-4011-96f3-61106de0df0d
  Supplier response form (summary)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/305dad05-cdee-4290-bb42-4e761774c1f5
  Details of services required and how to apply

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dakin-flathers.com

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