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title: "Provision of Press Platens and Fixing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625899"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-03-12"
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# Provision of Press Platens and Fixing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625899

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently undergoing a procurement process for the "Provision of Press Platens and Fixing System," which falls under the education industry category. The contract will include the manufacture of press platens and the associated fixing bolts. This procurement is in the active stage, with bids accepted until 20 August 2020. Interested suppliers are advised to submit their proposals electronically following the specified submission methods. The related procurement method is selective, conducted via a restricted procedure that prioritises candidates meeting specific criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers in the fabrication and engineering sectors, particularly those capable of producing specialised equipment such as press platens. Companies that can demonstrate relevant technical experience, along with adequate insurance coverage and a solid financial background (e.g., an average yearly turnover of £410,000 for the past three years), would be well-suited to compete. This contract’s competitive focus on quality and price offers potential for both established large enterprises and capable smaller businesses to expand their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

- This contract will include the manufacture of a set of press platens. It will also include the manufacture of the bolts that are used to fix the platens to the press.

### Lot Information

Top Platens

This contract will include the manufacture of a set of press platens. It will also include the manufacture of the bolts that are used to fix the platens to the press.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional warranty options provided by the Successful Tenderer. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Top & Bottom Platens

This contract will include the manufacture of a set of press platens. It will also include the manufacture of the bolts that are used to fix the platens to the press.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional warranty options provided by the Successful Tenderer. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Bottom Platens

This contract will include the manufacture of a set of press platens. It will also include the manufacture of the bolts that are used to fix the platens to the press.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional warranty options provided by the Successful Tenderer. 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=MAR409354 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | CRONITE CASTINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409354
- 17 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390525

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390525
  Provision of Press Platens and Fixing System - - This contract will include the manufacture of a set of press platens. It will also include the manufacture of the bolts that are used to fix the platens to the press.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409354
  Provision of Press Platens and Fixing System - - This contract will include the manufacture of a set of press platens. It will also include the manufacture of the bolts that are used to fix the platens to the press.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625899
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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