--- title: "Design, prototyping, material testing and packaging of a new watch strap IVS/027/P084" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fab0ee5b-d7a6-4188-a8fb-abd5501ea713" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fab0ee5b-d7a6-4188-a8fb-abd5501ea713" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fab0ee5b-d7a6-4188-a8fb-abd5501ea713.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fab0ee5b-d7a6-4188-a8fb-abd5501ea713.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2019-03-22" --- # Design, prototyping, material testing and packaging of a new watch strap IVS/027/P084 Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fab0ee5b-d7a6-4188-a8fb-abd5501ea713 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fab0ee5b-d7a6-4188-a8fb-abd5501ea713) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fab0ee5b-d7a6-4188-a8fb-abd5501ea713.json) ## Summary The SparkFund, located in Hull, England, is seeking qualified suppliers for the design, prototyping, material testing, and packaging of a new watch strap under the tender titled "Design, prototyping, material testing and packaging of a new watch strap IVS/027/P084". This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically within the packaging and related services category. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with responses due by 8th April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2019 and run until 30th August 2019, employing an open procedure for procurement. This opportunity presents a potential avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped with relevant expertise in design, prototyping, or materials testing. Businesses specialising in packaging services, textile and leather materials, or watch production would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender, leveraging their skills and capabilities to meet the project requirements. ## Notice A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced suppliers for the design, prototyping, material testing and packaging of a new watch strap. Please note that this procurement exercise requires the completion of an NDA. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e1d78b-1989-49e3-b494-c5a79e124003 | | 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 | 22 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Aug 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 - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 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 - 14622000 - Steel - 18500000 - Jewellery, watches and related articles - 18521000 - Watches - 18522000 - Wristwatches - 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 19160000 - Watch straps - 19500000 - Rubber and plastic materials - 19510000 - Rubber products - 22314000 - Designs - 42631000 - Machine tools for finishing metals - 48321100 - Computer-aided design (CAD) system - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72244000 - Prototyping services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79920000 - Packaging and related services - 79921000 - Packaging services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e1d78b-1989-49e3-b494-c5a79e124003 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e1d78b-1989-49e3-b494-c5a79e124003 22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR156828 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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