Metallurgy Technical Training Services Framework – Sheffield
This Framework requires experts in the processing and applications of metals with in-depth knowledge of metallurgy and extensive industrial experience. 15 Lots.
United Kingdom-Sheffield: Education and training services
2018/S 233-532620
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Arts Tower, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Contact person: Mary Young
Telephone: +44 1142226694
E-mail: m.young@sheffield.ac.uk
NUTS code: UKE32
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Metallurgy Technical Training Services Framework (15 lots)
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
2121/417/MY/AMRC/18 Metallurgy technical training services framework (15 lots).
The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for metallurgy technical training services on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Training Centre at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire.
This framework requires experts in the processing and applications of metals with in-depth knowledge of metallurgy and extensive industrial experience. Formal or informal experience in staff training would be a major advantage.
The requirement is to support the AMRC Training Centre’s team in the development and delivery of an expanding suite of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training courses on various aspects of metallurgy.
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 1 — Introduction to Metals
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A half-day course that provides non-technical staff with a practical understanding of the applications of metals in engineering
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 2 — Fundamentals of Metallurgy
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of simple crystallography, mechanical properties, metals processing, typical applications, standards and specifications
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 3 — Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A more detailed, 2 day version of fundamentals of metallurgy
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 4 — Metals Manufacturing and Processing Technologies
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of primary processing, heat treatment, secondary processing, machining, joining and surface treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 5 — Principles of Heat Treatment
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of why metals are heat treated, strengthening mechanisms, HT terminology, furnace options, accreditation and testing of heat treated products.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 6 – Practicalities of Heat Treatment
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of the practicalities of heat treatment, including temperature and furnace atmosphere control.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 7 — Quality and Quality Control
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of the definition and philosophy of quality and of quality assurance, quality control and quality tools
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 8 — Metallurgical Failure Analysis and Prevention
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day review of strengthening mechanisms, failure mechanisms, corrosion, failure analysis techniques and methods for failure prevention.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 9 — Testing Techniques
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of testing methods for hardness, tensile, toughness, creep, fatigue and NDT (surface and volumetric).
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 10 — Combating Corrosion
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day review of the mechanisms for pitting, crevice, galvanic, SCC, erosion and microbial corrosion. Inspection and testing techniques, product design and plating/coating techniques for preventing corrosion.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 11 — Introduction to Steel Metallurgy
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of primary and secondary steel processing, joining technologies, mechanical properties, standards, specifications and applications.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 12 — Carbon and Alloy Steel Metallurgy
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day account of primary and secondary steel processing, the roles of alloying elements, material testing and chemical analysis and steel grades and applications.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 13 — Stainless Steel Metallurgy
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day account of primary & secondary stainless steel processing, the roles of alloying elements, material testing and chemical analysis and steel grades and applications
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 14 — Non-Ferrous Alloys
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of primary and secondary processing, properties, specifications, nomenclature and applications of aluminium, titanium, nickel and copper alloys.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.1)Title:
Lot 15 — Metals for Aerospace Applications
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Advanced Manufacturing Research Park
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
A one day overview of metals and alloys commonly used for aircraft manufacture, their properties, standards, accreditation, performance criteria and test methods.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Option to extend annually on each anniversary of the contract until 31.1.2022.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
University of Sheffield, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Authorised Procurement Officers
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
VI.4.1)Review body
7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane
London
EC4 1NL
United Kingdom
VI.4.3)Review procedure
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum ten-day standstill period at the point at which information on the award of Contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek a further debriefing before the Contract is entered into. If an appeal regarding the award of Contract cannot be resolved, the Public Contract Regulations 2015 provides for aggrieved parties to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action should be brought promptly (generally within 30 days).
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
