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GB-BRISTOL: Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other, based in Bristol, is inviting tenders for a project titled "Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique". This procurement falls under the industry category of Prototyping services, with specific emphasis on the manufacture of Maraging steel pins utilising the Wire Arc Additive Manufacture (WAAM) technique. Key dates include the tender period which closed on 13th October 2015, and the contract period that runs from 16th November 2015 to 29th February 2016. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, with a total value of £113,000, and a minimum value of £10,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in additive manufacturing technologies and access to relevant facilities. Companies that provide CAD processing, 3D scanning, and material property testing services would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will have the capacity to demonstrate previous experience in additive layer manufacturing and component testing, making this a valuable contract for SMEs capable of innovation within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-BRISTOL: Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique

Notice Description

The Armoured Vehicle programmes (AVP) In Service Platforms (ISP) team, part of the Ministry of Defence UK requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to manufacture Qty 5.off Maraging Steel pins (NSN: 5315 99 598 6562) using the Wire Arc Additive Manufacture (WAAM) technique and test the resulting product against a traditionally manufactured Maraging Steel Pin for comparison purposes. Vehicle trials may also be required as part of the testing regime (Full details will be included within any resulting Invitation to Tender issued by the Authority). The Authority will provide the Contractor access to an appropriate vehicle on a MOD site should vehicle borne trials be required. The item must be made of Maraging steel and will be no larger than circa 40cmx30cmx30cm. Should the manufacture of NSN 5315 99 598 6562 not be viable by the WAAM method the potential supplier will be asked (within the ITT) to propose their solution based on a prioritsed list of alternative Maraging Steel Pins. Higher marks will be available during the tender evaluation for potential suppliers able to manufacture the Maraging Steel Pins deemed more preferential by the Authority. Full down selection criteria will be provided within any resulting Invitation to Tender issued by the Authority. The AVP ISP team has been investigating various ALM techniques and believe WAAM could provide similar, if not improved, performance against traditional manufacturing techniques. The Authority has a requirement for the suppliers to be able to provide the following compulsory areas of capability. * Access to suitable WAAM Manufacturing facilities. * Previous experience of ALM and component testing. * Access to CAD processing facilities. * Access to '3D Scanning to CAD' facilities. * Access to material property testing facilities, to include but not limited to UTS, 0.2% proof test, Young's modulus, ductility, Vickers hardness & microstructure characteristic analysis. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-BRISTOL: Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f328a39e-56d9-4b48-8a4c-f0d2bcc99eec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

35410000 - Armoured military vehicles

72244000 - Prototyping services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 1-6 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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