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title: "Provision of Technical Services to the High Temperature Research Centre"
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# Provision of Technical Services to the High Temperature Research Centre

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c98e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Technical Services to the High Temperature Research Centre," classified under technical services (CPV code 71356000). The procurement pertains to services needed at the High Temperature Research Centre located at Ansty Research Park, Coventry. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract commences on 3 November 2024, running for a ten-year period. The award, valued at £30,391,540, has been granted to The Manufacturing Technology Centre Limited, formalised on 3 November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in technical staffing and support for high-temperature research facilities. Businesses skilled in providing qualified technical staff, meeting ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, and capable of managing workshop operations and training requirements would be well-suited for this contract. There is a considerable demand for specialised technicians, workshop managers, and support technicians with the ability to cover diverse technical processes and manage high-demand operational periods, making this a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the technical services industry.

## Notice

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice of the University of Birmingham's intention to award a contract. The University has a High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC) on the Ansty Research Park in Coventry adjacent to the Manufacturing Technology Centre in which it already has a stake. HTRC is a collaborative project with a major partner (Rolls Royce). On the 15 April 2015, the University and The Manufacturing Technology Centre Limited entered into a five year collaboration agreement for the provision of technical services to the University's High Temperature Research Centre ("HTRC") in Ansty. The University and The Manufacturing Technology Centre Limited extended the collaborative relationship for a further five year period from 3 November 2019 and the Parties now wish to further extend the collaborative relationship on the terms of this agreement. The University and Rolls-Royce have analysed the aims and objectives of the HTRC, its various manufacturing processes, anticipated research programme schedule and estimated workload and component volumes. An options appraisal has concluded that a contract for services for the provision of the technical staff resource required to support all the research activities in the HTRC facility a period of ten (10) years is required, commencing 3 November 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University and Rolls-Royce have analysed the aims and objectives of the HTRC, its various manufacturing processes, anticipated research programme schedule and estimated workload and component volumes. An options appraisal has concluded that a contract for services for the provision of the technical staff resource required to support all the research activities in the HTRC facility,

### Procurement Information

The award of this contract without prior publication does not require a full OJEU tender process on the following basis: the requirement for technical staff presents several challenges: * The contract is required to provide a full 'service' provision including recruitment, generic training (including HSE, induction, quality), line management, workshop support services including goods in/out, material and equipment stores, general workshop maintenance and housekeeping tasks, workshop administration, HSE support, providing general workwear and basic PPE (non-process-specific). * The contractor will be responsible for the provision of suitably trained Workshop Technicians who can cover planned and unplanned absences (holidays, sickness, training) and providing cover for leavers, whilst post is vacant and/or backfill staff are in training. * The contractor will also be responsible for providing a part time Workshop Manager, a part-time Workshop Support Technician, a part time Workshop Administrator and a part-time NEBOSH General Certificate qualified H&S representative. * The contractor needs to be ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited. * The contractor is responsible for providing the agreed deliverables of the service contract including the planning and preparation prior to the centre opening and during the initial post-opening period of development and growth. * Technicians need to specialise in at least one of the following HTRC processes: Core, Wax, Shell, Cast, Chemical Leach, Finish (abrasive blast, emery dress), Measurement and Inspection, Laboratories. * Technicians will be required to cross-skill in order to support other technicians. * Technicians will be variable work type and flow - research and pre-production (Technology Readiness Levels 3-6), steady-state (one shift / 5 days per week) and fast-make (two shifts / 6-7 days per week). * Technicians will be operating, servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment, as well as training research staff and postgraduate students in the use of equipment. * Technicians will be required to undergo extensive off-site training required for first 6 months in role, requiring them to stay away during the week for up to 6-months whilst working in Rolls-Royce manufacturing facilities. * Technicians will be part of a small team that needs the flexibility to meet fast-make demands and to cover planned and unplanned absence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040964-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,391,540 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040964-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bham.ac.uk

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