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FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is inviting submissions for the tender titled "FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre," which falls under the services category within the education industry. This procurement is currently active and utilises an open procedure for contractor selection. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1st April 2020, with the consultancy expected to commence on 6th April 2020 and run until the end of that year. The geographical focus of this project is Glasgow, UK, where the contractor will provide expertise in the installation and commissioning of advanced forging equipment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services related to manufacturing processes, particularly those with a strong background in hydraulic press systems and forging techniques. Businesses that focus on the technical aspects of installation and commissioning, as well as those with experience in managing complex machinery setups, will find this tender appealing. Given that the buyer is seeking extensive expertise in various forging processes, firms with relevant qualifications and insurance coverage will be well-positioned to compete for this consultancy project, thus enhancing their market presence and fostering potential growth opportunities in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre

Notice Description

The AFRC require a consultant to support the commissioning, installation and testing of equipment as part of the AFRC Future Forge Project. The consultant shall be appointed to mitigate the technical risk of the project. The appointed consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender will create a single appointment of a Consultant to work with the AFRC. The consultant is required to provide specialist knowledge and advice to support the installation, commissioning and testing until the project is complete. The consultancy is anticipated to start from 6th April 2020 last until the end of 2020. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace. In order to mitigate the technical risk of the project, The University requires to seek a consultant who has extensive experience in hydraulic presses and open/closed die forging, who can provide specialist knowledge and advice to the AFRC for the equipment installation, commissioning and testing until the project is complete. The required consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging.

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-r6ebe6-0000618580
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388341
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42634000 - Forging machines

71356300 - Technical support services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

79415000 - Production management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20205 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kirstie Peffers, Natasha Murray
Contact Email
kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk, natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415484281, +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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DC²

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384096
    FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre - The AFRC require a consultant to support the commissioning, installation and testing of equipment as part of the AFRC Future Forge Project. The consultant shall be appointed to mitigate the technical risk of the project. The appointed consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388341
    FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre - The AFRC require a consultant to support the commissioning, installation and testing of equipment as part of the AFRC Future Forge Project. The consultant shall be appointed to mitigate the technical risk of the project. The appointed consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace.

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