--- title: "Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2020-03-11" --- # Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a tender titled "Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre." This procurement falls into the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 25 March 2020, while the bid opening date is the same. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in engineering and manufacturing, especially those with experience in producing heavy machinery components. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with stringent technical and economic criteria, including relevant insurance and certifications, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project also reflects the continuing development in advanced manufacturing technologies, allowing successful bidders to potentially establish long-term partnerships with the University of Strathclyde and its Advanced Forming Research Centre. ## Notice The University requires a Supplier to provide a fully machined and assembled Top Spacer Assembly for the Closed Die Forging stack. This must be capable of operating within a closed die with loads up to 2000 tons. ### Lot Information Lot 1 After ten years of operation the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) is now globally recognised as a Centre of excellence in metal forming and forging research, manufacturing technology and innovation. This is evidenced by an international corporate membership, growing commercial activity with international companies and recognition of the importance of the Centre by others in the field. The Centre has also begun the journey towards establishing itself as the focal point for manufacturing innovation in Scotland. As part of the growth and expansion plans for the AFRC the Centre is presently commissioning a state-of-the-art forging press that has isothermal forging capabilities. This tender addresses the requirement for a Top Spacer Assembly for the Closed Die Forging stack within that press. The University requires a Supplier to provide a fully machined and assembled Top Spacer Assembly for the Closed Die Forging stack. This must be capable of operating within a closed die with loads up to 2000 ton. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383362 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 42634000 - Forging machines - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 45223100 - Assembly of metal structures - 45262670 - Metalworking ## Release History - 11 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383362 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383362 Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre - The University requires a Supplier to provide a fully machined and assembled Top Spacer Assembly for the Closed Die Forging stack. This must be capable of operating within a closed die with loads up to 2000 tons. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000617724. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000617724.json.