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title: "Metal Additive Manufacture Printer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-490eee09-3559-44c7-a3ca-5bb63a595687"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER"
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# Metal Additive Manufacture Printer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-490eee09-3559-44c7-a3ca-5bb63a595687

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, is currently conducting a tender for the acquisition of a Metal Additive Manufacture Printer. This procurement falls under the industry category of machine tools operated by laser and machining centres, with a total value of £350,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 25th July 2019, and services must include not only the printer but also ancillary support, technical assistance, maintenance, and training for users. The contract is expected to commence on 30th August 2019 and will run until 22nd June 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and engineering services, especially those offering expertise in additive manufacturing technologies. Suppliers that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly approachable, as the buying organisation is likely keen to foster diverse supplier participation. Companies capable of providing not only the machinery but also comprehensive support services could gain a competitive advantage in this tendering process.

## Notice

DE&S on behalf of the MoD is looking to acquire, through purchase or medium-term lease, a powder bed fusion manufacturing product with a proven capability of producing airworthy non-ferrous metal components (minimum build volume of 200mm x 200mm x 200mm). The service is also to include provision of ancillaries, technical support, servicing/maintenance and user training. 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 'UK-Bristol: Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89721a7-2f5f-4479-97d7-c114c1eca0e7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2019 - 22 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2019 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89721a7-2f5f-4479-97d7-c114c1eca0e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89721a7-2f5f-4479-97d7-c114c1eca0e7
  28th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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