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title: "701579456 - Provision of Vertical Milling Machines"
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# 701579456 - Provision of Vertical Milling Machines

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fe5fd91-425c-43b5-ac04-707d7961db37

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure eight vertical floor-mounted milling machines under the title "701579456 - Provision of Vertical Milling Machines". This procurement falls within the goods category and is taking place in Wolverhampton, England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 22 November 2021. The estimated contract value is approximately £141,667.67, and suppliers are required to complete a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ) as part of a selective procurement method.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in machinery supply and related engineering services to expand their market reach, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Providers with relevant certifications, experience, and capability to meet the detailed specifications are encouraged to participate, as the Ministry of Defence intends to shortlist five to ten suppliers based on their PQQ scores. Successful suppliers will benefit from a contract period estimated to commence on 28 February 2022 and conclude on 31 August 2022, ensuring a solid engagement with an esteemed government organisation.

## Notice

This is a Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice for 701579456 - Provision of Vertical Milling Machines. The Authority has a one off requirement for the supply and delivery to HMS SULTAN of 8 in number Vertical Floor Mounted Milling Machines. Setting equipment to work to be undertaken by the successful Supplier. Specification, location and quantities are detailed in the procurement documentation. A copy of the draft ITT has been attached to this notice. In order to participate, suppliers must log into the Defence Sourcing Portal via www.contracts.mod.uk, express interest and complete a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ). It is the Authority's intention to down select to between approximately 5 and 10 highest scoring suppliers who will be invited to tender providing they meet the overall score of a pass within the PQQ. If a supplier receives a fail to any question within the PQQ, they will automatically fail the evaluation and not be invited to participate further. Pass - A pass mark will be awarded where the potential provider can demonstrate that they have the capability to deliver the subject of this requirement. This will be by the potential provider submitting evidence that they have appropriate knowledge, experience or appropriate current certification in line with the nature of the specific question. Fail - A fail mark will be awarded where the response fails to demonstrate that the potential provider has the appropriate capability to deliver the subject of this requirement. This would be where the potential providers response fails to provide evidence of experience with supply of the appropriate equipment, failure to provide evidence of quality management, failure to provide evidence of appropriate certification or providing certification which is no longer valid or extant. Please note that contract start and end dates are estimates only. Actual dates may vary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d648f2-12bc-4236-9923-2022f88c95c9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,667 |
| 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 |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d648f2-12bc-4236-9923-2022f88c95c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d648f2-12bc-4236-9923-2022f88c95c9
  20th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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