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

University of Strathclyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has initiated a tendering process for the procurement of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press intended for the Advanced Forming Research Centre. Located in Glasgow, this procurement falls under the education sector and is classified as a supply of goods. The open procedure is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 21st April 2020, with an overall contract value of £51,000. The tender was initially published on 12th March 2020, and was open for submissions until 25th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies that specialise in the production of precision engineering components or have experience with hydraulic systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the Advanced Forming Research Centre continues to establish itself as a centre of excellence, successful suppliers may benefit from further collaboration in upcoming projects and advancements in manufacturing technology.

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Notice Information

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 ton.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617951
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
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
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

Straightline Engineering Limited

Further Information

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