Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-31f2-73b1-a93a-37e0ee01f08b/blackpool-and-the-fylde-college-advanced-technology-centre-engineering-trainin awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Blackpool and The Fylde College - Advanced Technology Centre Engineering Training Equipment [Blackpool and the Fylde College](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blackpool-and-the-fylde-college) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 18 May 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Blackpool and The Fylde College is inviting closed sealed bids under the OJEU open Procedure for the provision of an Engineering Training System to the School of Engineering, for inclusion within the new Advanced Technology Centre opening September 2015. The ATC will be equipped with world class leading edge equipment to facilitate learning in the 21st century. From their first day students will learn to recognise different elements of hydraulic and pneumatic developments and operations. These elements and then by using the complementary equipment and software, will master many technologies during their learning journey. The equipment encompasses physical Pneumatic and PLC Trainers alongside virtual PLC, Pneumatic and robotic software environments for this. Underpinning knowledge is delivered by blended Learning platforms. These key pieces of equipment will be an introduction to 21st century engineering. The equipment is developed in line with the discussions with industrial and educational trainees and allows for continuing development and a base for student projects. The system acts as a focus for skills training in a range of engineering disciplines. The Practical Activities drawn up from the facilities allow the development of skills such as: — Analysis; — Maintenance, Diagnosis and fault repair; — PLC Programming; — Preparation of documentation; — Defining procedures; — Electronic measuring; — Sensor training; — Production planning and improvements. The facilities also integrate the following technologies: — Pneumatics/Electro-pneumatics; — Hydraulics/Electro hydraulics; — Industrial Communications; — Control Systems; — Electric Actuators / positioning techniques for ‘X' – ‘Y' axis; — Safety Devices; — Basic Mechanical Systems; — PLC Programming. The focus of the College is to provide individual learning pathways for our students. Local industry is extremely diverse and will provide many opportunities for tailoring skills to a particular task/project. The equipment that has been selected is deemed capable of fitting into most industrial sectors including aerospace, logistics, medical, automotive production and food technology. The generic elements (in the sense that they are the underpinning technologies) can be tailored to the individual sectors by updating the technology as it develops. In this way, a breadth of expertise will be created than can be built on for the next generation of projects. Additional information: DO NOT TELEPHONE OR EMAIL to access this procurement opportunity. All interested bidders should register at the portal above where documents can be downloaded once registration is completed. NO offline corresppondence outside of the portal will be enterred into Read full description ## CPV classification Industrial machinery Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/51c0af4b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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