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title: "High temperature material for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack"
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# High temperature material for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d671

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a public procurement process for the title "High temperature material for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack." This initiative falls under the goods category within the heating materials industry and is located at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland in Glasgow (UKM82). The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at approximately £562,267.26, having been signed on 16 February 2022. The initial tender period commenced on 18 November 2021, with bids submitted electronically.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in metallurgy or high-temperature materials, especially those with experience in providing Titanium-Zirconium-Molybdenum (TZM) alloys. Suppliers should possess proven qualifications and a strong track record in delivering similar high-performance materials, ideally supported by a minimum yearly turnover of £1,000,000. The procurement method used is open, encouraging a wide range of suppliers to compete, thereby enhancing their growth potential in a niche market.

## Notice

The National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) is sought to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with the capability and capacity to supply and deliver a high temperature material. The high temperature material is required for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack, capable of operating within an isothermal forging vacuum chamber at a temperature of 12000C and loads of up to 2000 tons. The material is required to take the form of a molybdenum based alloy which can withstand and operate up to 12000C in a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. Approximate dimensions are in the range of 400mm in diameter and 200mm in height.The University was specifically interested in suppliers who could provide Titanium-Zirconium-Molybdenum (TZM) to conform to the requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) sough to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with the capability and capacity to supply and deliver a high temperature material. The high temperature material is required for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack, capable of operating within an isothermal forging vacuum chamber at a temperature of 12000C and loads of up to 2000 tons. - The material is required to take the form of a molybdenum based alloy which can withstand and operate within the temperate range of 10800C and 12000C in a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. Approximate dimensions are in the range of 400mm in diameter and 200mm in height. - The proposed material is required to have strong thermal and creep resistance characteristics and should also be capable of withstanding extreme thermal and mechanical loads in service. - The Material shall be supplied in the as-wrought and stress relieved condition (not recrystallized). - The final material will require Non-destructive ultrasonic testing. There must be no presence of cracks and surface defects upon delivery to site. - The supplier's solution will include the delivery of the material to the AFRC, based in Inchinnan Scotland.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £562,267 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | H.C. STARCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44115220 - Heating materials
- 44190000 - Miscellaneous construction materials

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004775-2022
- 18 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025975-2021
- 18 Aug 2021 at 14:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020226-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670859
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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