Published date: 27 November 2020

This notice was replaced on 25 May 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 25 May 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Development consultancy services - 73220000

  • Business development consultancy services - 79411100

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£408,000

Procurement reference

503.LM.AMRC.20

Published date

27 November 2020

Closing date

13 January 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

15 February 2021

Contract end date

14 February 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is a network of world-leading translation research and innovation centres working with advanced manufacturing companies around the globe. We transform industrial and economic performance by making step changes in manufacturing productivity, cost reduction, increasing competitiveness, developing new products and processes and developing skill sets and future talent.
Our 110-plus industrial members range from global giants such as Boeing, Rolls-Royce, McLaren Automotive, BAE Systems and Airbus to small and medium sized companies.
The AMRC requires additional resources to proactively generate sales, lead opportunities and cultivate on-going commercial activity. The supplier will have a demonstrated track record of lead generation, enquiry management and business development facilitation in the market sectors of aerospace, automotive and space. This is a Framework Agreement where we are looking to appoint 2-3 suppliers.

Tender Process and Documentation:
This is an OJEU Open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System.
Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

Closing date for receipt of bids: 13th January 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

More information

Links

Additional text

The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System.
Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

About the buyer

Contact name

Lee Marsden

Address

Western Bank
SHEFFIELD
S102TN
England

Telephone

0114 2224206

Email

l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk