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title: "Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642810"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642810

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a procurement process for the "Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System" as part of their research and development support initiative for Boeing. This tender falls within the education sector, situated in Glasgow, UK, and is currently at the Award stage. The contract was signed on 1st February 2021, with a total value of £121,716. The procurement method used was 'limited', without prior publication of a call for competition, necessitated by the exclusive rights to specific designs owned by Boeing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and aerospace component production to grow and expand their services. Companies with expertise in superplastic forming and related technologies would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders in this area, as the project emphasises the use of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. The collaboration with Boeing indicates a potential long-term partnership, enhancing the prospects of firms capable of meeting the stringent requirements imposed by such high-profile clients.

## Notice

The Boeing Company (Boeing) approached the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) for research and development support in creating new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the demand for key aircraft components. With the Boeing Innovative Metals Forming R&D Initiative and AFRC's capital assets and expertise, one of Boeing's requirements for AFRC is that they engage in state of the art manufacturing research projects that push the boundaries of technology for superplastic forming (SPF) and incremental bulk forming processes. As a result, Boeing has a requirement that the Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System is procured as part of this research and development programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Boeing Company (Boeing) approached the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) for research and development support in creating new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the demand for key aircraft components. With the Boeing Innovative Metals Forming R&D Initiative and AFRC's capital assets and expertise, one of Boeing's requirements for AFRC is that they engage in state of the art manufacturing research projects that push the boundaries of technology for superplastic forming (SPF) and incremental bulk forming processes. As a result, Boeing has a requirement that the Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System is procured as part of this research and development programme.

### Procurement Information

The project is funded by Boeing. Part of the requirement, the Superplastic Forming Die Fixing System requires to be designed with reference to designs which are owned by Boeing and which are included in the tender specification. In order to protect Boeing's exclusive rights , these designs cannot be shared on the open market. As these designs are integral to the project requirements and this procurement requirement, no reasonable alternatives exists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406100 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £121,716 |

## 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 | CRONITE CASTINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43700000 - Machinery for metallurgy and associated parts

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406100

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406100
  Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System - The Boeing Company (Boeing) approached the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) for research and development support in creating new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the demand for key aircraft components. With the Boeing Innovative Metals Forming R&D Initiative and AFRC's capital assets and expertise, one of Boeing's requirements for AFRC is that they engage in state of the art manufacturing research projects that push the boundaries of technology for superplastic forming (SPF) and incremental bulk forming processes. As a result, Boeing has a requirement that the Manufacture and Supply of a Superplastic Forming Die & Fixing System is procured as part of this research and development programme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642810

## Provenance

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