--- title: "Tender for the Provision of Press Forming Simulation and Prototype manufacture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0af4ba8d-f878-446c-af6c-30db97c5f804" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0af4ba8d-f878-446c-af6c-30db97c5f804" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0af4ba8d-f878-446c-af6c-30db97c5f804.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0af4ba8d-f878-446c-af6c-30db97c5f804.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2018-08-20" --- # Tender for the Provision of Press Forming Simulation and Prototype manufacture Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0af4ba8d-f878-446c-af6c-30db97c5f804 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0af4ba8d-f878-446c-af6c-30db97c5f804) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0af4ba8d-f878-446c-af6c-30db97c5f804.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is seeking tenders for the provision of Press Forming Simulation and Prototype Manufacture, with a focus on research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 20th August 2018, with a submission deadline set for 5th September 2018. The contract is based in Coventry, United Kingdom, and will commence on 30th September 2018, concluding on 30th September 2019. The tender is open for applications under an open procedure, which indicates that any interested party may submit their proposals. This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, especially for SMEs involved in research and development consultancy services. Companies specialising in manufacturing processes and simulation technologies are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender encourages innovation and the development of lightweight and robust vehicle components, making it an attractive prospect for businesses keen to establish or expand their footprint in the automotive industry and related markets. ## Notice The University of Warwick Manufacturing Group has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of forming simulation support and prototype manufacturing for a new vehicle. The forming simulation support will provide feedback on the part manufacturing, which can be prototyped, tested and also which meets the applicable legal requirements, whilst being lightweight, robust, and appealing to a number of markets and affordable. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c19fe4-1872-4f25-b89a-08363da284fd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2018 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c19fe4-1872-4f25-b89a-08363da284fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c19fe4-1872-4f25-b89a-08363da284fd 20th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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