--- title: "High temperature material for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2019-12-11" --- # High temperature material for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, is initiating a procurement process for a high temperature material required for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack, capable of operating at temperatures of 1200°C and loads up to 2000 tons. This is categorised under the goods procurement category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers should register their interest by 3rd January 2020 to enable the contracting authority to follow up with them. Further notices related to this procurement are expected to be communicated by 2nd March 2020. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced materials, particularly those who can provide molybdenum-based alloys or similar high-performance materials. Companies with expertise in the production of materials that can withstand extreme temperatures and mechanical loads will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this opportunity could significantly enhance business growth within the education and engineering sectors, particularly for suppliers focusing on innovative materials in high-demand manufacturing processes. ## Notice A requirement has emerged for the provision of a high temperature material 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. This material should take the form of a molybdenum based alloy which can withstand such temperatures and should be capable of operating within the temperature range of 10800C and 12000C in a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. MHC (Molybdenum-Halfnium-Carbon) is one such material which could be proposed. Other variants of such materials may be considered if deemed suitable. The proposed material should possess outstanding thermal and creep resistance and should also be capable of withstanding extreme thermal and mechanical loads in service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Suppliers are asked to note their interest in this potential procurement exercise by 3rd January 2020, at which point the Contracting Authority will follow up with all interested parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375043 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 11 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2020 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44115220 - Heating materials - 44190000 - Miscellaneous construction materials ## Release History - 11 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375043 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375043 High temperature material for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack - A requirement has emerged for the provision of a high temperature material 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. This material should take the form of a molybdenum based alloy which can withstand such temperatures and should be capable of operating within the temperature range of 10800C and 12000C in a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. MHC (Molybdenum-Halfnium-Carbon) is one such material which could be proposed. Other variants of such materials may be considered if deemed suitable. The proposed material should possess outstanding thermal and creep resistance and should also be capable of withstanding extreme thermal and mechanical loads in service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=607566 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607566. 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