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title: "FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000618580"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000618580

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is inviting submissions for the tender titled "FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre," which falls under the services category within the education industry. This procurement is currently active and utilises an open procedure for contractor selection. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1st April 2020, with the consultancy expected to commence on 6th April 2020 and run until the end of that year. The geographical focus of this project is Glasgow, UK, where the contractor will provide expertise in the installation and commissioning of advanced forging equipment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services related to manufacturing processes, particularly those with a strong background in hydraulic press systems and forging techniques. Businesses that focus on the technical aspects of installation and commissioning, as well as those with experience in managing complex machinery setups, will find this tender appealing. Given that the buyer is seeking extensive expertise in various forging processes, firms with relevant qualifications and insurance coverage will be well-positioned to compete for this consultancy project, thus enhancing their market presence and fostering potential growth opportunities in the educational sector.

## Notice

The AFRC require a consultant to support the commissioning, installation and testing of equipment as part of the AFRC Future Forge Project. The consultant shall be appointed to mitigate the technical risk of the project. The appointed consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender will create a single appointment of a Consultant to work with the AFRC. The consultant is required to provide specialist knowledge and advice to support the installation, commissioning and testing until the project is complete. The consultancy is anticipated to start from 6th April 2020 last until the end of 2020. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace. In order to mitigate the technical risk of the project, The University requires to seek a consultant who has extensive experience in hydraulic presses and open/closed die forging, who can provide specialist knowledge and advice to the AFRC for the equipment installation, commissioning and testing until the project is complete. The required consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging.

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=JUN388341 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | DC² |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42634000 - Forging machines
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 79415000 - Production management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388341
- 20 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384096

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384096
  FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre - The AFRC require a consultant to support the commissioning, installation and testing of equipment as part of the AFRC Future Forge Project. The consultant shall be appointed to mitigate the technical risk of the project. The appointed consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388341
  FutureForge Installation, Commissioning and Testing Consultancy at the Advanced Forming Research Centre - The AFRC require a consultant to support the commissioning, installation and testing of equipment as part of the AFRC Future Forge Project. The consultant shall be appointed to mitigate the technical risk of the project. The appointed consultant needs to have extensive experience in press installation and commissioning, in addition to significant experience in manufacturing processes in the field of forging including open die, closed die and isothermal forging. The commissioning includes a number of pieces of equipment which will be installed, commissioned and tested. This includes a press, manipulator, vacuum chamber and gas furnace.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000618580
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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