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Design, Manufacture, and Integration of a Superplastic Forming Heating System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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16 Feb 2021 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is procuring a contract titled "Design, Manufacture, and Integration of a Superplastic Forming Heating System" as part of a research and development initiative with Boeing. This procurement falls under the goods category in the industrial machinery industry and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is classified as limited, with negotiations conducted without the publication of a contract notice, primarily due to the requirement for the designs to safeguard Boeing's intellectual property. The contract was awarded on 16 February 2021 and is presently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on advanced manufacturing equipment and processes, particularly those with expertise in superplastic forming and related technologies. Companies engaged in research and development within the aerospace sector, especially those able to collaborate with major corporations while adhering to strict intellectual property regulations, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The financial range of bids indicates a robust market potential, thereby opening avenues for growth and innovation in the field.

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Notice Title

Design, Manufacture, and Integration of a Superplastic Forming Heating 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 Design, Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Heating 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 Design, Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Heating 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 Heating 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-02939c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003125-2021
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

DP SERVICES SCOTLAND

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