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title: "Provision of Forging Expertise"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654427"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-10-07"
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# Provision of Forging Expertise

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654427

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Provision of Forging Expertise" in the education sector. This contract, valued at £70,000, is located in Glasgow, UK, and is at the tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 15 June 2021, with bid opening occurring on the same date. The procurement method adopted for this process is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering, consultancy, or manufacturing services related to forging technologies. Companies that possess expertise in operating hydraulic forging press systems and have experience in providing consultations for large-scale projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, suppliers can gain valuable exposure and potential collaboration opportunities with the University of Strathclyde and the Advanced Forming Research Centre, enhancing their portfolio and expertise in the forging sector.

## Notice

The University require a consultant to provide specialist Forging knowledge and advice to support the development of the Advanced Forming Research Centres's (AFRC) 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 (consisting of an open die, isothermal and closed die capable hydraulic forging press, an electric furnace and a gas furnace) across a range of research and development projects, providing expert guidance to manufacturing engineers, technicians and knowledge exchange staff working within the projects. Working with existing staff, 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. The consultant will act as the liaison with industry customers, capitalising on their expertise and reputation to engage industrial members and customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429811 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | DC² |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42634000 - Forging machines
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429811
- 1 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416927

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN416927
  Provision of Forging Expertise - The University require a consultant to provide specialist Forging knowledge and advice to support the development of the Advanced Forming Research Centres's (AFRC) FutureForge capability through participation in projects and physical forging trials alongside existing AFRC staff members.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429811
  Provision of Forging Expertise - The University require a consultant to provide specialist Forging knowledge and advice to support the development of the Advanced Forming Research Centres's (AFRC) 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-r6ebe6-0000654427
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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