--- title: "Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029120" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029120" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029120.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029120.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2021-02-08" --- # Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029120 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029120) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029120.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is conducting a procurement process titled "Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System." This contract falls under the machinery for metallurgy industry category and is part of a research and development programme aimed at creating new manufacturing processes for Boeing. The procurement method is limited, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the protection of exclusive rights related to the project designs owned by Boeing. The contract was awarded on 1st February 2021, with the total value amounting to £121,716. The delivery of goods is to take place in the UK region associated with Glasgow (UKM82). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in metallurgy and advanced manufacturing technologies. Companies that can offer innovative solutions, particularly in superplastic forming and incremental bulk forming processes, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The focused nature of the project, combined with the prestigious backing of Boeing, means that participants can position themselves in a highly specialised market, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts in aerospace manufacturing. ## Notice The Boeing Company (Boeing) approached the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) for research and development support in creating new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the demand for key aircraft components. With the Boeing Innovative Metals Forming R&D Initiative and AFRC's capital assets and expertise, one of Boeing's requirements for AFRC is that they engage in state of the art manufacturing research projects that push the boundaries of technology for superplastic forming (SPF) and incremental bulk forming processes. As a result, Boeing has a requirement that the Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System is procured as part of this research and development programme. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Boeing Company (Boeing) approached the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) for research and development support in creating new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the demand for key aircraft components. With the Boeing Innovative Metals Forming R&D Initiative and AFRC's capital assets and expertise, one of Boeing's requirements for AFRC is that they engage in state of the art manufacturing research projects that push the boundaries of technology for superplastic forming (SPF) and incremental bulk forming processes. As a result, Boeing has a requirement that the Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System is procured as part of this research and development programme. ### Procurement Information The project is funded by Boeing. Part of the requirement, the Superplastic Forming Die Fixing System requires to be designed with reference to designs which are owned by Boeing and which are included in the tender specification. In order to protect Boeing's exclusive rights , these designs cannot be shared on the open market. As these designs are integral to the project requirements and this procurement requirement, no reasonable alternatives exists. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002489-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £121,716 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CRONITE CASTINGS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002489-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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