Tender

Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

20 Dec 2021 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine, aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities at a site in Wiltshire. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for machine tools for finishing metals, is in the open tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 January 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £275,000, and interested parties must express their interest and register on the Defence Sourcing Portal to participate.

This opportunity provides a significant prospect for businesses specialising in machinery, specifically those involved in metalworking and industrial equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement process encourages diverse participation. Successful bidders could not only secure a valuable contract but also establish a long-term relationship with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to further opportunities within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine

Notice Description

The Authority has identified a requirement for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine at its site in Wiltshire. Full details of the Statement of Requirement can be found within the Invitation to Tender document set. Additional information: This procurement is being conducted via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) (www.contract.mod.uk). All documentation can be obtained via the DSP and all communications must be directed via the messaging function associated with the project. In order to participate it will be necessary to register and 'express an interest' against the project in the DSP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea75d420-c09c-4ca5-a95c-3a56bf2e8113
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b524046-1857-4030-9a49-6160ca868ef6
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42631000 - Machine tools for finishing metals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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