--- title: "3233/541/MY/AMRC/22 CPD External Trainer Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC" published: "2022-03-02" --- # 3233/541/MY/AMRC/22 CPD External Trainer Framework Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield, through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) located in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire, is currently conducting an open tender for the "CPD External Trainer Framework" (ID: 3233/541/MY/AMRC/22). This procurement, aimed at providing education and training services, has an estimated value of £400,000 and covers various training courses over a contract period of 360 days, with potential annual extensions until 2026. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 4th April 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and consultants specialising in metallurgy, materials science, and engineering disciplines. Businesses that focus on professional development and educational services, particularly those offering specialised courses like metallurgy fundamentals, quality control, and heat treatment principles, will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this framework enables providers to establish long-term relationships with a reputable institution and expand their footprint in the education and training sector. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a CPD External Trainer Framework on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Training Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Fundamentals of Metallurgy This course is an overview of the essential properties of metals, how they are produced and where they are used. Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 2 - Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists This course aims to provide a sound understanding of the scientific principles of metallurgy and how to apply them to specify and process metals in an industrial context. Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 3 - Metallography & Microscopy This course covers the theory and practicalities of optical and electron microscopy. Lot 4 - Metals Processing & Manufacturing Technologies This course gives an overview of the secondary and down-stream processes involved in the production of major industrial metals, including steel, aluminium, titanium and nickel alloys and their finished components. Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 5 - Principles of Heat Treatment This course will provide a sound understanding of the beneficial effects of heat treatment to a range of ferrous and light metal alloys Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 6 - Quality & Quality Control This course addresses the key aspects of quality from the perspective of engineering services and product manufacture. Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 7 - Metallurgical Failure Analysis & Prevention An introduction to the mechanisms of material failure due to mechanical and environmental factors. Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 8 - Testing Techniques This is a technical course describing the techniques used to determine the mechanical properties of metals and for non-destructive testing (NDT) of structures and components Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 9 - Combating Corrosion This is a technical course that describes the various mechanisms by which metals and alloys corrode and the technologies preventing it. Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 10 - Carbon & Alloy Steel Metallurgy This course focuses on basic metallurgical principles, primary and secondary steel making processes, how steels are specified and evaluated, and matching grades to applications Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 11 - Stainless Steel Metallurgy A technical course covering all aspects of the production and use of a range of stainless steel alloys Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 Lot 12 - Non-Ferrous Alloys A technical course describing the production, features and applications of Aluminium, Copper, Nickel & Titanium alloys. Renewal: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005763-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, AMRC | | Locality | CATCLIFFE | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80522000 - Training seminars ## Release History - 2 Mar 2022 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005763-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sheffield.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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