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title: "Provision of Forging Expertise"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000649385"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-03-31"
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# Provision of Forging Expertise

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000649385

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, is planning to procure consulting services for the "Provision of Forging Expertise." This procurement, classified under the education industry category, is currently in the planning stage. An estimated budget of £70,000 has been allocated for this contract, and interested parties are required to submit their notes of interest by the deadline of 7th April 2021. The procurement notice indicates a future communication date of 12th April 2021, facilitating further engagement with prospective bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialize in consulting services related to forging technology and manufacturing processes. Firms with expertise in research and development, particularly those with a focus on forging and its applications, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies that can demonstrate a strong knowledge base in supporting technical operations and guiding manufacturing practices will find this opportunity highly relevant for growth and partnership with the University of Strathclyde's Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).

## Notice

The University is seeking notes of interest for a Consultant to work with AFRC. The consultant is required to provide specialist Forging knowledge and advice to support the development of AFRC's FutureForge capability through participation in projects and physical forging trials alongside existing AFRC staff members

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The consultant will support and guide the operation of the AFRC's FutureForge equipment across a range of research and development projects, providing expert guidance to manufacturing engineers, technicians and knowledge exchange staff working within the projects. The Consultant will support the development of the centre's technical knowledge and capability on the tri modes of forging and build the centre's portfolio of practical knowledge of forging and its associated technology Please note your interest in this opportunity by 7th April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410826 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410826

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410826
  Provision of Forging Expertise - The University is seeking notes of interest for a Consultant to work with AFRC. The consultant is required to provide specialist Forging knowledge and advice to support the development of AFRC's FutureForge capability through participation in projects and physical forging trials alongside existing AFRC staff members

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000649385
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=649385

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