Tender

WIRE EDM

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult is initiating a tender process for the procurement and installation of Wire EDM equipment, aimed at enhancing their capabilities in the industrial machinery sector. The tender, titled "WIRE EDM," targets the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 GMT on 7 December 2021. This procurement falls under the open procedure method and focuses on the acquisition of goods. Following the tender period, the contract is expected to commence on 20 December 2021, spanning one year until 19 December 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the machinery and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in precision equipment and CNC technologies. Companies with expertise in wire cutting, high-accuracy machinery, and installation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With requirements such as four-axis Wire EDM applications and compliance with UK standards, this procurement could drive growth and innovation for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the industrial machinery market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WIRE EDM

Notice Description

The Satellite Applications Catapult has a requirement to procure and install Wire EDM for AM. The requirements includes: (1) Perform the separation by wire cutting of 3D metal additive parts built with from the build plates. (2) Allow the separation of parts built with alloys, like Inconel 718. (3) Have the adequate work dimensions to remove parts of a buildplate of 420x420 mm build plate, with max part height of 400mm (4) Have the ability to separate parts from segmented buildplates (~ 135 x 135 mm) (5) Have a resolution of 0.001mm (6) Have a cutting accuracy of at least +-0.1 mm. (7) Compatible with wire diameters of 0.2mm. (8) Be equipped with CNC control and GUI interface control panel. (9) Include additional servicing equipment needed: for example the chiller. (Indicate what services are not included that the Catapult needs to provide in the facility.) (10) Include a device for collection of the cut parts. (11) Allow 4-axis Wire EDM applications (12) Operate with compressed air pressures between 6 and 8 bars (13) Operate from a 220-240V UK mains or 3phase power supply (14) Include delivery, installation and commissioning at the said address (15) Include basic use training (for two people) at the above address (16) Include documentation including drawings and operation manuals (17) Include CE certification, proof of manufacture to UK standards and evidence of supply chain (18) Include 3 years support and maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ffad16-700d-4a8c-b8c9-dde3a24cb06b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 19 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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