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title: "Manufacture and Supply a Forming Die & Fixing System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000647738"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-03-16"
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# Manufacture and Supply a Forming Die & Fixing System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000647738

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, has completed a procurement process for the title "Manufacture and Supply a Forming Die & Fixing System." This tender falls under the education industry category and was initiated under a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £121,716, was awarded to CRONITE CASTINGS LTD on 19th February 2021. Key elements of this project include the development of manufacturing equipment and processes aimed at advancing technologies within the aerospace sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing equipment, particularly those experienced in metal forming, handling, and ancillary processes. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in state-of-the-art research and development for the aerospace industry would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University of Strathclyde on similar projects could foster growth and collaboration in this high-demand sector.

## Notice

NMIS are engaged in state of the art research and development activities funded by an industry partner with a view to creating new manufacturing equipment and processes that push the boundaries of existing technologies in pursuit of meeting the demands of end-users in the aerospace sector. Specifically, hot metal forming, handling and ancillary processes and equipment are the subject of this research. As a result, this undertaking requires the manufacture and supply of a forming die and fixing system for use in a heated platen press with the capability to support a variety of metal forming processes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NMIS are engaged in state of the art research and development activities funded by an industry partner with a view to creating new manufacturing equipment and processes that push the boundaries of existing technologies in pursuit of meeting the demands of end-users in the aerospace sector. Specifically, hot metal forming, handling and ancillary processes and equipment are the subject of this research. As a result, this undertaking requires the manufacture and supply of a forming die and fixing system for use in a heated platen press with the capability to support a variety of metal forming processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409621 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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

- 16 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409621
  Manufacture and Supply a Forming Die & Fixing System - NMIS are engaged in state of the art research and development activities funded by an industry partner with a view to creating new manufacturing equipment and processes that push the boundaries of existing technologies in pursuit of meeting the demands of end-users in the aerospace sector. Specifically, hot metal forming, handling and ancillary processes and equipment are the subject of this research. As a result, this undertaking requires the manufacture and supply of a forming die and fixing system for use in a heated platen press with the capability to support a variety of metal forming processes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000647738

## Provenance

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