Tender

Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Tender

11 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a tender titled "Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre." This procurement falls into the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 25 March 2020, while the bid opening date is the same. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in engineering and manufacturing, especially those with experience in producing heavy machinery components. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with stringent technical and economic criteria, including relevant insurance and certifications, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project also reflects the continuing development in advanced manufacturing technologies, allowing successful bidders to potentially establish long-term partnerships with the University of Strathclyde and its Advanced Forming Research Centre.

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Notice Title

Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre

Notice Description

The University requires a Supplier to provide a fully machined and assembled Top Spacer Assembly for the Closed Die Forging stack. This must be capable of operating within a closed die with loads up to 2000 tons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

After ten years of operation the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) is now globally recognised as a Centre of excellence in metal forming and forging research, manufacturing technology and innovation. This is evidenced by an international corporate membership, growing commercial activity with international companies and recognition of the importance of the Centre by others in the field. The Centre has also begun the journey towards establishing itself as the focal point for manufacturing innovation in Scotland. As part of the growth and expansion plans for the AFRC the Centre is presently commissioning a state-of-the-art forging press that has isothermal forging capabilities. This tender addresses the requirement for a Top Spacer Assembly for the Closed Die Forging stack within that press. The University requires a Supplier to provide a fully machined and assembled Top Spacer Assembly for the Closed Die Forging stack. This must be capable of operating within a closed die with loads up to 2000 ton.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383362
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42634000 - Forging machines

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

45223100 - Assembly of metal structures

45262670 - Metalworking

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kirstie Peffers
Contact Email
kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415485541

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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