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title: "Design, Manufacture, and Integration of a Superplastic Forming Heating System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02939c"
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# Design, Manufacture, and Integration of a Superplastic Forming Heating System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02939c

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is procuring a contract titled "Design, Manufacture, and Integration of a Superplastic Forming Heating System" as part of a research and development initiative with Boeing. This procurement falls under the goods category in the industrial machinery industry and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is classified as limited, with negotiations conducted without the publication of a contract notice, primarily due to the requirement for the designs to safeguard Boeing's intellectual property. The contract was awarded on 16 February 2021 and is presently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on advanced manufacturing equipment and processes, particularly those with expertise in superplastic forming and related technologies. Companies engaged in research and development within the aerospace sector, especially those able to collaborate with major corporations while adhering to strict intellectual property regulations, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The financial range of bids indicates a robust market potential, thereby opening avenues for growth and innovation in the field.

## 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 Design, Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Heating 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 Design, Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Heating 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 Heating 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/003125-2021 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | Not specified |

## 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 | DP SERVICES SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003125-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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