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title: "R&D/057/P185 - Unique water pipe coating & application - Testing & Validation"
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# R&D/057/P185 - Unique water pipe coating & application - Testing & Validation

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4b04c08-7e1a-4851-9d30-4e1fbca77c6a

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by SparkFund, seeking to appoint a suitable contractor for the project titled "R&D/057/P185 - Unique water pipe coating & application - Testing & Validation." This project falls within the services category, specifically under coating materials and related construction activities. The tender period is set to conclude on 11 December 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 18 January 2021 and run until 31 December 2021. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, this is an open procurement process designed to encourage broad participation among businesses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in R&D, mechanical rig development, and quality assurance services. Companies experienced in surface coating construction and application work would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community or social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, making this an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of suppliers aiming to expand their market presence in the public procurement space.

## Notice

SparkFund Business is seeking to appoint a suitable business to undertake stage four of this project. The project is split into four stages which are outlined below. STAGE 1: Project Management, development and testing of a mechanical rig to apply internal coatings to underground pipework (IVS) STAGE 2: Project Management, Quality Assurance & Mechanical Assurance (IVS) STAGE 3: DWI 31(4)(a) Leachate Testing (R&D) STAGE 4 Project Management, testing and validation of 2 component solvent free fast curing aspartic coating (R&D)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b27f7f0-a0da-4198-b81d-86625b4f4c4e |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44113330 - Coating materials
- 45233228 - Surface coating construction work
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45442000 - Application work of protective coatings
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b27f7f0-a0da-4198-b81d-86625b4f4c4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b27f7f0-a0da-4198-b81d-86625b4f4c4e
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV160837
  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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