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title: "Hydraulic servicing and repairs for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597136"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-09-09"
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# Hydraulic servicing and repairs for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597136

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is planning a tender for hydraulic servicing and repairs for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at Inchinnan, Renfrew. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to identify a supplier capable of providing annual service and rapid response to equipment breakdowns. Interested parties should register their interest by the close of business on 18th September, with a questionnaire to be released on 20th September and due by 27th September. The notice has been classified under the legal basis of the GPA and the relevant CPV code for service procurement.

This upcoming tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hydraulic servicing and engineering sectors, particularly those with experience in maintaining and repairing complex hydraulic systems. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in adhering to ISO and OHSAS standards, alongside rapid-response service provisions, will be well-positioned to compete. Access to hydraulic supplies on short lead times and knowledge of electrical engineering could also give bidders a competitive edge in securing this contract.

## Notice

Hydraulic servicing and repairs for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is seeking notes of interest for a potential tender exercise to award a supplier who will provide hydraulic servicing and repairs to a wide range of equipment on-site at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). A selection of the current equipment is as below: Zwick HA250 Zwick BUP1000 Schuler Multi Forge TAV Vacuum Furnace ACB 200T SPF Press MTI 125T RFW High level requirement for the services and supplier are as below: Supplier must be able to provide annual service to all Hydraulic systems, including testing and inspection of hydraulic hoses/pipework and supply of parts. Supplier must be able to respond on-site to breakdowns within 24-48 hrs of the fault report. Supplier should work to ISO and OHSAS standards Supplier should have capability to refurb, supply and fit pressure release valves (PRV). Supplier having access to hydraulic supplies at short lead times would be beneficial. Electrical engineering capability would be beneficial.. Potential bidders should register an interest via the Public Contract Scotland portal by COB 18th September. The Contracting Authority will release a brief questionnaire on 20th September, that must be returned by 27th September.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365777 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365777

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365777
  Hydraulic servicing and repairs for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) - Hydraulic servicing and repairs for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597136
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=597136

## Provenance

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