--- title: "694 - Complex Particles Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION" published: "2017-09-21" --- # 694 - Complex Particles Consultancy Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e57b2685-f428-4429-924d-1fbedb26ef83.json) ## Summary The Centre for Process Innovation is seeking consultancy services for its "694 - Complex Particles Consultancy" project, focusing on enhancing capabilities in formulation sciences for the UK. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is classified as an open tender process. The tender period ends on 23rd October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 10th November 2017 and run until 30th October 2021. The work will be conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £500,000. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses with expertise in complex particle technologies and project management, particularly those looking to partner with the Centre for Process Innovation. Both SMEs and larger firms with a strong network in the relevant field could benefit, especially those offering services in particle development, handling, and characterisation. Companies should demonstrate a proven track record of successful project delivery and the ability to effectively communicate and manage complex projects. ## Notice CPI's National Formulation Centre is currently working to identify gaps in UK innovation capabilities for formulation sciences and then work in partnership with industry leaders, academia and SMEs to deliver consortium projects that develop the new research infrastructure required. This will enable innovation in the UK and be retained as a viable, sustainable asset for future open access use. To aid this, CPI is procuring the services of an experienced consultant, who should provide guidance on ideal capability development to ensure CPI complex particles offering is robust and fit for purpose as an open access facility that will attract wide usage from SME and big industry partners alike. As such this consultant should be/have: * A leading expert in the areas of: o Complex Particle Making o Complex Particle Handling o Complex Particle Characterisation o Complex Particle Assessment * A strong global network in industry (from SMEs to large established companies) and academia within which contacts can be utilised to maximise the chance of successful project/capability development and delivery * Relevant experience, which they must be able to evidence, in the development and scale up of complex particles using a broad range of grinding, mixing, coating, forming and packing techniques along with suitable understanding of particle characterisation and property assessments. * Project management - ongoing to successful delivery The supplier must demonstrate high ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) with emphasis on identifying pinch-points or issues and addressing those in a win:win manner. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33c5b11-9670-44c6-ba02-3ee6cdaf5f35 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Nov 2017 - 30 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION | | Locality | REDCAR | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS10 4RF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland | | Electoral ward | Dormanstown | | Westminster constituency | Redcar | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2017 at 19:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33c5b11-9670-44c6-ba02-3ee6cdaf5f35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a33c5b11-9670-44c6-ba02-3ee6cdaf5f35 21st September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4b77a40b-e79e-e711-80e6-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.uk-cpi.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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