Published date: 17 November 2017

Last edited date: 17 November 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 December 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Industrial machinery - 42000000

Location of contract

SR1 3SD

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

UoS/AMPackage14/1117

Published date

17 November 2017

Closing date

8 December 2017

Contract start date

15 January 2018

Contract end date

14 January 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

AMAP (Automotive and manufacturing advanced practice) form a key part of the Faculty of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Sunderland.

The University actively seeks to work with industry and that creates an exciting dynamic. Our vision for AMAP is to inform, inspire and innovate in Advanced Manufacturing, which we will achieve by being an innovative, accessible, and outward facing provider of support for industry. This will be based upon the application of research and knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing regionally, nationally and internationally - adding unique value and excellence to differentiate and enhance the student experience, the Faculty of Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing and the University.

The University of Sunderland has the research capability supported by AMAP, and AMAP also have their network of industrial contacts. AMAP is trusted and respected by suppliers because of its neutral position. Our practice understands industry and we appreciate the challenge of the competitiveness within the supply chain. We are here to support businesses, large and small, by sharing contacts and best practice, providing training and up skilling of the workforce, plus carrying out research and then sharing the findings.

Recognised regionally, nationally and internationally, adding unique value and excellence to differentiate and enhance the student experience, AMAP seeks to be innovative, accessible and an outward facing provider of support for industry. Based upon the application of research and knowledge of advanced manufacturing.

Summer 2017 will see a significant investment from University of Sunderland into Advanced Manufacturing. Work will be conducted at two key sites (St Peters Campus - David Goldman Building and The Industry Centre).

As such, the University of Sunderland seeks to appoint an innovative supplier/service provider who can provide a comprehensive and compliant response to the requirements outlined within this ITT.

More information

Links

Additional text

Via the University of Sunderland In-Tend

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

Funding Description

May be ERDF Funding

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Phil Beardmore

Address

City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
United Kingdom

Telephone

0191 515 2146

Email

philip.beardmore@sunderland.ac.uk

Website

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/