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Published 2 Mar 2022, 17:08 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

3233/541/MY/AMRC/22 CPD External Trainer Framework

Official notice

Authority: University of Sheffield (Education)

Framework agreement12 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£400,000total for 12 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 4 Apr 2022
Lots 12see the lot list below

What is being bought12 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Education and training services · Staff training services · Training seminars · Training services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 4 suppliers

Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure

12 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Fundamentals of MetallurgyRenewal

This course is an overview of the essential properties of metals, how they are produced and where they are used.

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Metallurgy for Non-MetallurgistsRenewal

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.

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Metallography & Microscopy

This course covers the theory and practicalities of optical and electron microscopy.

Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Metals Processing & Manufacturing TechnologiesRenewal

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.

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Principles of Heat TreatmentRenewal

This course will provide a sound understanding of the beneficial effects of heat treatment to a range of ferrous and light metal alloys

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Quality & Quality ControlRenewal

This course addresses the key aspects of quality from the perspective of engineering services and product manufacture.

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Metallurgical Failure Analysis & PreventionRenewal

An introduction to the mechanisms of material failure due to mechanical and environmental factors.

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowedElectronic catalogue: required
Lot #8Testing TechniquesRenewal

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

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Combating CorrosionRenewal

This is a technical course that describes the various mechanisms by which metals and alloys corrode and the technologies preventing it.

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Carbon & Alloy Steel MetallurgyRenewal

This course focuses on basic metallurgical principles, primary and secondary steel making processes, how steels are specified and evaluated, and matching grades to applications

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Stainless Steel MetallurgyRenewal

A technical course covering all aspects of the production and use of a range of stainless steel alloys

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Non-Ferrous AlloysRenewal

A technical course describing the production, features and applications of Aluminium, Copper, Nickel & Titanium alloys.

Extensions: 1 year plus annual extensions to 2026Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “3233/541/MY/AMRC/22 CPD External Trainer Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
2 Mar 2022, 17:08 GMT
Last source update
2 Mar 2022, 17:08 GMT
Award evaluation window
4 Apr 2022 – …
Authority reference
3233/541/MY/AMRC/22
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-005763
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesStaff training servicesTraining seminarsTraining services
Delivery area
Yorkshire & Humber (UKE31)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-031d1c Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The contracting authority shall incorporate a minimum 10-day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract. This period shall allow unsuccessful tenderers to seek a further debriefing before the contract is entered into. Should an appeal regarding the award of Contract not be resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provided for aggrieved parties to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action to have been brought promptly (generally within 30 days).

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
4 Apr 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
4 Apr 2022, 13:00 BST

Timeline

2 Mar 2022 → 4 Apr 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    2 Mar 2022, 17:08 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    4 Apr 2022, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    4 Apr 2022, 13:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The University Of Sheffield, AMRC

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, Yorkshire & Humber, S60 5TZContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal High Court of JusticeReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria