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title: "Supply and Deliver of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press for the Advanced Forming Research Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617951"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2020-04-22"
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# 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: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617951

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has initiated a tendering process for the procurement of a Top Spacer Assembly for a 2000 Ton Hydraulic Press intended for the Advanced Forming Research Centre. Located in Glasgow, this procurement falls under the education sector and is classified as a supply of goods. The open procedure is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 21st April 2020, with an overall contract value of £51,000. The tender was initially published on 12th March 2020, and was open for submissions until 25th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies that specialise in the production of precision engineering components or have experience with hydraulic systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the Advanced Forming Research Centre continues to establish itself as a centre of excellence, successful suppliers may benefit from further collaboration in upcoming projects and advancements in manufacturing technology.

## 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 ton.

### 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=APR385626 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | STRAIGHTLINE ENGINEERING |

## 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

- 22 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385626
- 12 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383481

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383481
  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 ton.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385626
  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 ton.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617951
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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