Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-baca-72fb-ad72-d63396b86a64/contract-for-direct-chill-casting-system-upgrade awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for Direct Chill Casting System Upgrade [Brunel University London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/brunel-university-london) Open field Estimated value £60,000 Published 12 Dec 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Dec 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University is seeking tenders for t an upgrade for the existing single strand DC casting system installed in the AMCC at BRUNEL. The upgrade is to include: increasing the range of casting speeds to allow the casting of alloys that require slow speed; providing the capability to cast larger diameter logs; and increasing the capacity of the system. Suppliers are required to register and express interest via the University's electronic tendering site at the following URL: [in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity) Additional information: Suppliers are required to register and express interest via the University's electronic tendering site at thefollowing URL: [in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity) Registration and use of the e-tendering portal is free of charge and places suppliers under no obligation toparticipate. The University reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in the procurement process. Please note all final submissions must be made electronically via the In-tend portal. ## CPV classification Casting machines Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f381123c-04fb-445a-b4c8-6f14c3ee1cfd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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