--- title: "GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines-Service Option" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25eae003-a568-43e6-ba33-9d592c01916b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25eae003-a568-43e6-ba33-9d592c01916b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25eae003-a568-43e6-ba33-9d592c01916b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25eae003-a568-43e6-ba33-9d592c01916b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER" published: "2019-04-01" --- # GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines-Service Option Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25eae003-a568-43e6-ba33-9d592c01916b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25eae003-a568-43e6-ba33-9d592c01916b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25eae003-a568-43e6-ba33-9d592c01916b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for the "GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines-Service Option." This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on engraving machines with a projected value of £113,000. The tender is in the open procedure phase and is set to conclude on 25th April 2019 at 11:00. The contract period is expected to begin on 31st July 2019 and extend for ten years, concluding on 30th July 2029. Interested suppliers are required to submit their suitability assessment and tender documents electronically by the specified deadline, with services necessary to be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in manufacturing or supplying laser engraving equipment and related services. Companies capable of providing compact pulsed fibre laser engraving machines, along with installation and training services, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Businesses aiming to expand their service offerings to government sectors, especially in the areas of engraving technology and support services, can benefit greatly from this long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The MOD Medals Office has a requirement for the provision of a service where the supplier will provide two compact pulsed fibre laser engraving machines and two PCs with screens, keyboards and appropriate software to operate the machines in accordance with the specification for a period of 10 years. The requirement is also for the installation of the equipment, operator training and a Customer Helpline with availability from 08.00 to 16.30, Mon to Fri. The laser engraving machines will be required to: * engrave a range of medals and awards made from a variety of metals including but not limited to Sterling Silver, Cupro Nickel and Rhodium plated Cupro Nickel; * engrave centrally around the rim of circular and oval medals with thicknesses that range between 3mm and 6mm; * engrave both flat and concave surfaces in both straight lines and circles without damaging the surfaces of the medals: * engrave between 25 and 30 circular and oval medals per hour and work for approx. 8 hours per day (upto 6 days a week); * engrave details provided on a USB stick as a delimited text file and or a xml file (.csv would not be acceptable as the "comma" would be included in the engraving details. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Statement of Requirement which is contained in the Invitation To Tender (ITT) Document which is available under the supporting documents on Defence Contracts Online (DCO) (see www.contracts.mod.uk) and can be accessed using - Access Code J4T226V76U. Suppliers interested in this requirement should complete Parts 1 and 2 of the on-line Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) including the Declaration using the DCO and submit it electronically when completed by 11:00 on 25/04/2019. Suppliers should also complete their tender, as detailed in the ITT Document under supporting documents on the DCO and should also submit it to arrive by 11:00 on 25/04/2019. The SAQ details the grounds for rejecting Requests to Participate and the minimum levels of capacity and capability that are required to perform the contract. 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-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines-Service Option'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab03e33b-a16a-405a-8e83-a5bebf2ff33e | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2019 - 30 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL3 1HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Tewkesbury | | Electoral ward | Innsworth | | Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42962500 - Engraving machines ## Release History - 1 Apr 2019 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab03e33b-a16a-405a-8e83-a5bebf2ff33e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab03e33b-a16a-405a-8e83-a5bebf2ff33e 1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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