Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
40 George Street, Procurement Department
Glasgow
G1 1QE
Contact
Natasha Murray
Telephone
+44 1415484451
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
High temperature material for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack
Reference number
UOS-21308-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44115220 - Heating materials
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced suppliers with the capability and capacity to supply and deliver a high temperature material.
The high temperature material is required for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack, capable of operating within an isothermal forging vacuum chamber at a temperature of 1200⁰C and loads of up to 2000 tons. The material is required to take the form of a molybdenum based alloy which can withstand and operate up to 1200⁰C in a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. Approximate dimensions are in the range of 400mm in diameter and 200mm in height.The University is specifically interested in suppliers who can provide Titanium-Zirconium-Molybdenum (TZM) to conform to the requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £550,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44190000 - Miscellaneous construction materials
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
Main site or place of performance
National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers
with the capability and capacity to supply and deliver a high temperature material. The high temperature material is required for the manufacture of an isothermal die stack, capable of operating within an isothermal forging
vacuum chamber at a temperature of 1200⁰C and loads of up to 2000 tons.
- The material is required to take the form of a molybdenum based alloy which can withstand and operate within the temperate range of 1080⁰C and 1200⁰C in a vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. Approximate dimensions are in the range of 400mm in diameter and 200mm in height.
- The proposed material is required to have strong thermal and creep resistance characteristics and should also be capable of withstanding extreme thermal and mechanical loads in service.
- The Material shall be supplied in the as-wrought and stress relieved condition (not recrystallized).
- The final material will require Non-destructive ultrasonic testing. There must be no presence of cracks and surface defects upon delivery to site.
- The supplier's solution will include the delivery of the material to the AFRC, based in Inchinnan Scotland.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
4B.1.1 Bidders will be required to have a minimum “general” yearly turnover of 1,000,000.00 GBP for the last 3 years.
4B.5.1a – 4B.5.3 Insurances
It is a requirement of this contract that bidders can hold or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below.
The Contractor shall maintain in force with reputable insurers
Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 10mGBP
Public Liability Insurance = 10mGBP
Professional Liability Insurance = 2mGBP
in respect of any one incident and unlimited as to numbers of claims, and adequate insurances covering all the Contractor’s other liabilities
in terms of the Contract.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
4C.1.2 Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies
as described in part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice or the relevant section of the Site Notice.
Please provide three (3) examples of experience of supplying and delivering the material detailed within Appendix D Specification over the last three years.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-020226
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
18 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19638. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:670859)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Pl,
Glasgow
G5 9TW
Country
United Kingdom