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# Extension of contract for consultancy work

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd29536e-deea-4b94-8b91-9d5e604703eb

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD awarding a contract for the extension of consultancy services related to the ongoing Mercury Project, which focuses on the design and development of bespoke technical equipment. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage of this project is complete, with the contract having commenced on 29 December 2017 and concluding on 30 April 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is £60,000, authorised through a Sole Supplier Authorisation method.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research and development and design consultancy. Companies capable of delivering highly technical solutions aligned with the Mercury Project's requirements would be well-positioned to compete. Firms that can provide innovative designs or enhance existing technical equipment will find potential avenues for growth through this contract, alongside those looking to forge long-term partnerships with academic institutions such as the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD.

## Notice

Extension of contract for consultancy services relating to ongoing Mercury Project for design and development of bespoke, highly technical equipment/machinery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec365b4c-d615-426f-af83-a66df9f3190e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Supplier Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK WALTON (MSW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec365b4c-d615-426f-af83-a66df9f3190e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec365b4c-d615-426f-af83-a66df9f3190e
  1st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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