Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c46-2bbf-71e1-ada6-da52940266d1/summative-assessment-for-the-translational-energy-research-centre-terc awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Summative Assessment for the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value £1 to £30,000 Published 14 Dec 2018 Deadline Closed 7 Jan 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 The University of Sheffield (UoS) with support funding from ERDF is establishing a £3m Translational Energy Research Centre as an open access to business and academic users to a) provide innovation facilities to support local enterprises to develop low carbon energy products, and boost cooperation with research institutes;and b) demonstrate low carbon energy technologies. As part of the project, the University will procure equipment to be housed at an existing university facility in Beighton near Sheffield. In additional to capital investment, a revenue budget of £950k has been allocated to support facilities operation and research support for enterprises. We are looking for an experienced consultant or organisation to carry out an interim Summative Assessment to satisfy ERDF compliance in accordance with ERDF summative assessment guidance and appendices ([gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-european-regional-development-fund-2014-to-2020)). Additional information: All tender documents, questions & tender returns, must be conducted via the In-tend portal (see attached link) ## CPV classification System quality assurance assessment and review services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c31568fb-e62f-44b2-ad8a-381cea9f0245) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Sheffield: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) [Sector More IT services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) ## More tenders like this [SONI090 – Client-Side Advisor · SONI Ltd · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4736-72ba-9b73-0e325c4a96e5/soni090-client-side-advisor) [Computer facilities management services – IT-tjänster · Kalmar Läns Museum · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8774-723e-83a8-af2cae60c2ed/sweden-computer-facilities-management-services-it-tjanster) [Software supply services – CRE\_2026\_092 Renouvellement des licences Varonis · CREOS Luxembourg S.A. · 27 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-411c-7086-9da9-540c2fa32c64/luxembourg-software-supply-services-cre-2026-092-renouvellement-des-licences) [IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Integrale ICT-dienstverlening · Stichting TWijs · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8078-70d7-8df3-40f25f4d83c5/netherlands-it-services-consulting-software-development-internet-and-suppor) [Software supply services – Vergabe zur Ablösung der bestehenden SAP-Lösung im Bereich Personal · Westfälische Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0636-71ff-ab09-9dda4a94f77c/germany-software-supply-services-vergabe-zur-ablosung-der-bestehenden-sap-lo) [Software implementation services – DNS - Metada Platform - licence a související implementační, konzultační, analytické a školicí služby · DIAMO, státní podnik · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8989-719a-85fd-f036dc09b9df/czechia-software-implementation-services-dns-metada-platform-licence-a-s)