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Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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08 Feb 2021 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a procurement process titled "Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System." This contract falls under the machinery for metallurgy industry category and is part of a research and development programme aimed at creating new manufacturing processes for Boeing. The procurement method is limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the protection of exclusive rights related to the project designs owned by Boeing. The contract was awarded on 1st February 2021, with the total value amounting to £121,716. The delivery of goods is to take place in the UK region associated with Glasgow (UKM82).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in metallurgy and advanced manufacturing technologies. Companies that can offer innovative solutions, particularly in superplastic forming and incremental bulk forming processes, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The focused nature of the project, combined with the prestigious backing of Boeing, means that participants can position themselves in a highly specialised market, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts in aerospace manufacturing.

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Notice Title

Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System

Notice Description

The Boeing Company (Boeing) approached the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) for research and development support in creating new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the demand for key aircraft components. With the Boeing Innovative Metals Forming R&D Initiative and AFRC's capital assets and expertise, one of Boeing's requirements for AFRC is that they engage in state of the art manufacturing research projects that push the boundaries of technology for superplastic forming (SPF) and incremental bulk forming processes. As a result, Boeing has a requirement that the Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System is procured as part of this research and development programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Boeing Company (Boeing) approached the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) for research and development support in creating new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the demand for key aircraft components. With the Boeing Innovative Metals Forming R&D Initiative and AFRC's capital assets and expertise, one of Boeing's requirements for AFRC is that they engage in state of the art manufacturing research projects that push the boundaries of technology for superplastic forming (SPF) and incremental bulk forming processes. As a result, Boeing has a requirement that the Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System is procured as part of this research and development programme.

Procurement Information

The project is funded by Boeing. Part of the requirement, the Superplastic Forming Die Fixing System requires to be designed with reference to designs which are owned by Boeing and which are included in the tender specification. In order to protect Boeing's exclusive rights , these designs cannot be shared on the open market. As these designs are integral to the project requirements and this procurement requirement, no reasonable alternatives exists.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029120
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002489-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,716 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
magdalena.bamford@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRONITE CASTINGS

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