--- title: "Contract for the Supply of a Hot Chamber High Pressure Die Casting Machine" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e230916-9dea-41a7-9bf6-b7534d556401" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e230916-9dea-41a7-9bf6-b7534d556401" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e230916-9dea-41a7-9bf6-b7534d556401.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e230916-9dea-41a7-9bf6-b7534d556401.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON" published: "2017-01-19" --- # Contract for the Supply of a Hot Chamber High Pressure Die Casting Machine Buyer: BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e230916-9dea-41a7-9bf6-b7534d556401 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e230916-9dea-41a7-9bf6-b7534d556401) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e230916-9dea-41a7-9bf6-b7534d556401.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns Brunel University London, which is seeking tenders for the supply of a hot chamber high pressure die casting machine, essential for casting magnesium alloys. The tender falls within the goods category and is classified under foundry moulds (CPV code: 43415000). The procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th February 2017. The machine will be delivered to the university's location in Uxbridge, London, and the contract period is expected to commence on 3rd April 2017 and conclude by 29th December 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in machinery and equipment tailored for foundry operations. Companies capable of providing versatile, fully integrated, and innovative solutions for die casting processes would be well-positioned to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they can bring unique capabilities and competitive pricing to the tendering process, fostering growth in this field. ## Notice The University is seeking tenders for the supply of a hot chamber high pressure die casting (HPDC) machinewith testing die and associated die-heating device is required for making casting with magnesium alloys. Thecasting process should be operated in an automatic cycle. The HPDC machine must be able to be furtherdeveloped with other related machines to form an automatic cell. Additionally the machine must be versatileenough to be configured for research and development applications, with the possibility to modify the operation process during R&D. The system must include excellent integration of the various component parts, subsystemsand software. It is required that the Supplier provides a complete turn-key solution according to our purpose. Suppliers are required to register and express interest via the University's electronic tendering site at the following URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity Suppliers are required to register and express interest via the University's electronic tendering site at thefollowing URL: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity Registration and use of the e-tendering portal is free of charge and places suppliers under no obligation to participate. The University reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in the procurement process. Please note all final submissions must be made electronically via the In-tend portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bd1f31-e8f9-41b2-8d10-a6f05fb5e0ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON | | Locality | UXBRIDGE | | Post town | Southall | | Postcode | UB8 3PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon | | Local authority | Hillingdon | | Electoral ward | Colham & Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43415000 - Foundry moulds ## Release History - 19 Jan 2017 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bd1f31-e8f9-41b2-8d10-a6f05fb5e0ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bd1f31-e8f9-41b2-8d10-a6f05fb5e0ee 19th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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