---
title: "Provision of Forging Expertise"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a15a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-03-31"
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# Provision of Forging Expertise

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a15a

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is planning a procurement for the "Provision of Forging Expertise" valued at £70,000, focusing on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services within the education sector. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressing interest set for 7th April 2021. The consultant will be required to support the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Glasgow, United Kingdom, by offering specialist knowledge and guidance surrounding their FutureForge capability.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in engineering consultancy, particularly those with expertise in forging technology and manufacturing processes. Companies that can offer technical analysis or consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially if they can demonstrate experience in educational research collaborations and hands-on technical support. Engaging in this contract could facilitate valuable partnerships with a prominent educational institution and expand a business's presence in the sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking notes of interest for a Consultant to work with AFRC. The consultant is required to provide specialist Forging knowledge and advice to support the development of AFRC's FutureForge capability through participation in projects and physical forging trials alongside existing AFRC staff members

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The consultant will support and guide the operation of the AFRC's FutureForge equipment across a range of research and development projects, providing expert guidance to manufacturing engineers, technicians and knowledge exchange staff working within the projects. The Consultant will support the development of the centre's technical knowledge and capability on the tri modes of forging and build the centre's portfolio of practical knowledge of forging and its associated technology Please note your interest in this opportunity by 7th April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006633-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006633-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=649385
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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