Planning

Manufacture and Supply of a Hot Forming Die

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

15 Oct 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a public procurement process for the "Manufacture and Supply of a Hot Forming Die," situated within the education sector in Glasgow, UK. This tender is currently in the planning stage and aims to procure goods specifically for the production of high-temperature dies used in titanium components. Key deadlines include a future notice date set for 2nd November 2020. The procurement method is a competitive tendering process covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in high-precision manufacturing, particularly those with experience in working with high-temperature alloys and non-destructive testing, to engage in a significant contract. Companies that have demonstrated proven capabilities in casting, machining, and quality assurance of high-strength materials will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract’s requirements highlight the need for reliability and technical expertise, making it an excellent fit for established manufacturers in the engineering and advanced materials sector seeking to expand their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacture and Supply of a Hot Forming Die

Notice Description

This contract will include the manufacture and supply of a a hot forming die.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Requirement 1.This contract will include the manufacture of a a hot forming die. It will also include the manufacture of four guide blocks and two locators pins. 2.The approximate size of each of the two die halves (i.e. upper and lower) will be 70" x 22" x 10". 3.The approximate size of each of the four the guide blocks will be 2.5" x 4.5" x 10.5". 4.The approximate size of each of the two locator pins will be 1" DIA x 3". 5.The dies and guide blocks and locator pins will be used in a hot forming process. 6.The dies and guide blocks and locator pins will be used to form titanium components. 7.The alloy used to manufacture the dies will have to present high strength, high creep resistance, high oxidation and wear resistance at high temperature, up to approximately 1650 degF (900 degC). 8.In order to prove the suitability of the proposed material for the application, evidence of materials properties will be required (e.g. strength, creep resistance, coefficient of thermal expansion, etc) 9.The contract will include the casting of the metallic dies, guide blocks, and also the machining of those castings and locator pins to their final geometry. 10.Proven experience casting the high temperature alloy selected to manufacture the dies, guide blocks and locator pins will be required. 11.Proven experience manufacturing similar high temperature dies will be required. 12.Evidence of suitable non-destructive testing will be required to prove the desired quality of the final components. 13.The dimensional tolerances for the die halves, guide blocks and locator pins are ranging from +- 0.1" to +- 0.01"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633431
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397319
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42635000 - Die-stamping machines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.waddell@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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