This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2017 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

27 Jul 2017 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

03 Jul 2017 at 01:00

Tender

16 May 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has issued a tender titled "Provision of a Future Forge Hydraulic Press and Manipulator," aimed at acquiring a highly integrated system for open, closed, and isothermal forging processes. This project is categorized under the education industry and is located in Inchinnan, Glasgow. The procurement process uses an open procedure and is currently in the award stage. The key deadline for submissions is set for the 31st of August 2017, with the evaluation of presentations from tenderers expected to occur in the week commencing the 31st of July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies. Companies with expertise in designing and manufacturing hydraulic presses or similar industrial equipment would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, firms capable of demonstrating Industry 4.0 integration, precision engineering, and innovative forging techniques will have a competitive edge. The project's substantial budget of £5.3 million highlights the potential for growth and contract awards for successful bidders in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a Future Forge Hydraulic Press and Manipulato

Notice Description

The University requires a Supplier to design, manufacture, install and Commission a multi-functional open, closed and isothermal forging press and manipulator. This press and manipulator will be highly integrated and will require Industry 4 levels of control, accuracy and repeatability in order to provide a highly instrumented system which can record and control all process inputs and outputs necessary to understand and record forging conditions within each mode of operation. The system will be installed at University of Strathclyde Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan Glasgow. The press/manipulator will be housed in a purpose built extension of current buildings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Supplier to design, manufacture, install and Commission a multi-functional open, closed and isothermal forging press and manipulator. This press and manipulator will be highly integrated and will require Industry 4 levels of control, accuracy and repeatability in order to provide a highly instrumented system which can record and control all process inputs and outputs necessary to understand and record forging conditions within each mode of operation. The system will be installed at University of Strathclyde Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan Glasgow. The press/manipulator will be housed in a purpose built extension which will be built as part of this project.The press will support the development of a wide range of improved, high integrity metal alloys for high temperature and other demanding applications. It will address the requirement for a representative, pilot scale facility to establish the processing parameters required for the production of advanced alloy forgings and to characterise the final materials and products. It will also offer a capability to provide next generation constitutive and microstructural formulations to validate mathematical modelling to put the science into the 'black art' of forging The AFRC requires the forge facility to investigate various aspects of open die, closed die and isothermal forging capability. The system shall be based upon a hydraulic press capable of operating up to 1200 T in open die mode with a 2000 T capability in closed die and isothermal mode. The proposed press will be supported by a manipulator, tool-train and turntable. The press shall offer several different forging modes to enable ingot upset and reduction, and allow vertical extrusion with appropriate tooling where required. The manipulator shall allow handling of the ingot between the press and ancillary equipment, for use in different integrated forging modes. It shall collect the ingot from a furnace, operate with the press during forging, and return it to a furnace or on the exit table of the forge. The manipulator will be developed in line with the press to ensure movement of the workpiece at the required feeds and speeds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000495094
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296234
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42634000 - Forging machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0NT
Postcode Area
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
TLM34 North Lanarkshire, TLM82 Glasgow City

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283350
    Provision of a Future Forge Hydraulic Press and Manipulato - The University requires a Supplier to design, manufacture, install and Commission a multi-functional open, closed and isothermal forging press and manipulator. This press and manipulator will be highly integrated and will require Industry 4 levels of control, accuracy and repeatability in order to provide a highly instrumented system which can record and control all process inputs and outputs necessary to understand and record forging conditions within each mode of operation. The system will be installed at University of Strathclyde Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan Glasgow. The press/manipulator will be housed in a purpose built extension of current buildings.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296234
    Provision of a Future Forge Hydraulic Press and Manipulato - The University requires a Supplier to design, manufacture, install and Commission a multi-functional open, closed and isothermal forging press and manipulator. This press and manipulator will be highly integrated and will require Industry 4 levels of control, accuracy and repeatability in order to provide a highly instrumented system which can record and control all process inputs and outputs necessary to understand and record forging conditions within each mode of operation. The system will be installed at University of Strathclyde Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan Glasgow. The press/manipulator will be housed in a purpose built extension of current buildings.

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...