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title: "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Subscale WAAM Cell"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645126"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-02-25"
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# Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Subscale WAAM Cell

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645126

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently conducting a tender for the "Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Subscale WAAM Cell". This procurement is classified under the education sector and is based in Glasgow, UK. The open procedure allows for submissions electronically, with a closing date set for 11th March 2021 at 12:00 PM. The total value of the contract is £160,000, and the awarded contract will have a duration of 360 days. Additionally, the Glasgow Sheriff Court serves as the review body for this process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing technologies, particularly those involved in additive manufacturing and remanufacturing. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and meet the specified financial criteria—such as a minimum average turnover of £320,000 over the past three years—are well-positioned to compete. With the contract aimed at increasing capabilities at the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland, it could be beneficial for innovative businesses in the engineering and technology sectors to engage in this procurement process to foster growth and develop valuable partnerships.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Subscale WAAM Cell

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project entails the need to procure a Subscale WAAM Cell which will permit extensive work on additive manufacturing, remanufacturing fronts and support other strategic areas within National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS) facilities. It will assist with: - reducing the workload on our other 2 WAAM cells - lowering the need for subcontracting WAAM processes within projects - increasing confidence on using GTA-DED hot-wire process - permitting the delivery of a higher number of AM projects within the centre, increasing investment on the NMIS/AFRC/LMC facilities and interest from partners - Increasing the availability of AM machines to be used in tandem on different projects, e.g. Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) or MELD combined with WAAM - Enable quicker production of studies and outcomes on hybrid approaches, which are key requirements from partners

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407955 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407955

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407955
  Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Subscale WAAM Cell - Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of a Subscale WAAM Cell

## 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-r6ebe6-0000645126
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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