--- title: "**CANCELLED**Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for the COMPASS Facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b50f5395-afa7-4c45-88d7-b62b15a7d1a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50f5395-afa7-4c45-88d7-b62b15a7d1a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50f5395-afa7-4c45-88d7-b62b15a7d1a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50f5395-afa7-4c45-88d7-b62b15a7d1a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-09-26" --- # **CANCELLED**Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for the COMPASS Facility Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b50f5395-afa7-4c45-88d7-b62b15a7d1a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b50f5395-afa7-4c45-88d7-b62b15a7d1a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b50f5395-afa7-4c45-88d7-b62b15a7d1a8.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for a Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for the COMPASS Facility, a highly specialised research centre located at the AMRC Factory 2050 on Europa Avenue in Sheffield. This tender falls under the industry categories of Building Consultancy Services, Health and Safety Services, and Project Management Consultancy Services. The procurement stage is currently active, and the process is an open procedure. Proposals are expected by Friday, 6th September 2024 at 12 noon. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st October 2024 and to be completed by 31st December 2025, with key milestones including ramping up activities in late 2024 and full-time engagement throughout most of 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in CDM and health and safety consultancy services, particularly those capable of managing the installation of high-value equipment in advanced manufacturing settings. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and successful bidders will play a crucial role in the establishment of the new COMPASS Facility, which aims to support global composite manufacturing companies. Businesses with strong credentials in construction project management and safety consultancy services will be well-suited to compete, facilitating their potential growth through association with a prestigious institution like the University of Sheffield and its leading-edge research initiatives. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor Consultancy Resource for COMPASS on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Castings Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The AMRC has recently won HICOMS funding for an 'automated, large scale composites manufacturing centre', to create large scale composite components, to support global composite manufacturing companies and end users. The finished and equipped facility will be known as 'COMPASS' (Composites at Speed and Scale) and the address is:- The University of Sheffield AMRC Factory 2050-Mark III Europa Avenue Sheffield S9 1ZA This facility will house a significant amount of high value equipment including:- * High Volume Deposition Cell - including robots, guide rails etc. * 24,000kN Hydraulic Press * Large Composites Curing Oven and Oven Feed-In Table * Consolidation Station * Resin Injection System * Heating Units * Chilled Water Cooling System * Robot Machining Cell We have sourced and placed orders for the above equipment and all suppliers have been informed that they will be expected to work under guidance and instruction of the University's nominated lead contractors (under CDM regulations/requirements). The University of Sheffield/AMRC is looking to engage with a consultant or organisation specialising in CDM/Health and Safety provisions and centred around carrying out certain roles and responsibilities of a 'Principal Contractor' and specifically the installation and commissioning of high value equipment within a hi-tech research and development, manufacturing facility. It is envisaged that the contract will be completed by 31st December 2025 (with a long stop completion date of 31st March 2026). The keys to the facility are expected to be formally signed off and handed over to the AMRC in January 2025. A broad timeline for the engagement of a CDM contractor is envisaged to be as follows:- * 1st October 2024 - 31st December 2024 - Onsite in Sheffield and ramping up activity (approximately 14 - 21 hours per week). * 1st January 2025 - 30th September 2025 - Onsite in Sheffield and working a full working week (35 hours) * 1st October 2025 - 31st December 2025 - Onsite in Sheffield and ramping down activity (approximately 21-14 hours per week). Therefore, the programme of work is expected to be 12-15 (potentially up to 18) months. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 6th September 2024 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d032a28-9481-4052-8feb-214e09cb7b9a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £225,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79417000 - Safety consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2024 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d032a28-9481-4052-8feb-214e09cb7b9a - 8 Aug 2024 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d032a28-9481-4052-8feb-214e09cb7b9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d032a28-9481-4052-8feb-214e09cb7b9a 26th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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