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title: "GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines - Purchase Option-No.2"
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# GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines - Purchase Option-No.2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5f6ddca-cf49-48fc-8959-6d77d8d65781

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking bids for the purchase of two compact pulsed fibre laser engraving machines. This procurement falls under the machinery industry category and is located in Gloucester, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the total contract value set at £100,000. Key dates include the tender period deadline of 11th July 2019 and the contract duration extending from 12th July 2019 to 31st August 2029. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery and engraving technology, particularly those equipped to provide installation, training, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in laser engraving, especially those capable of handling a variety of metal types and providing technical support, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can facilitate long-term growth, given the extended contract period and the potential for further collaborations within the defence sector.

## Notice

The MOD Medals Office has a requirement for 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. Please note that the MOD have also placed a Contract Notice advertising this requirement as an option to have two engraving machines provided as a service. The requirement is also for the installation of the equipment, operator training and a preventative maintenance and support package to cover the laser engraving machines, the PC hardware and software and which will include 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 from the Response Manager page using - Access Code 9U46NRU95T. MOD plan to hold a Bidders Conference on Mon 20 May at 12:00 at Imjin Barracks, Innsworth, Gloucester (unfortunately we are not able to provide lunch) any suppliers interested in attending should email James.Davies206@mod.gov.uk with the names of those who will be attending (please limit this to 2 attendees) by 11:00 Thu 16 May 2019. 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 by 11:00 on Thu 30/05/2019. Suppliers should also complete their tender, as detailed in the ITT Document under supporting documents on the DCO and should also submit it (via post or courier) to arrive by 11:00 on Thu 30/05/2019. 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. The full Selection and Award Criteria can be found in the ITT document at Section D on page 9. Please note that in order for a tender to be evaluated the tenderer must first complete the SAQ as detailed above. 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 - Purchase Option-No.2'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75cd8274-2e82-4954-9e95-f53ba2a9774b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 600 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42962500 - Engraving machines

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75cd8274-2e82-4954-9e95-f53ba2a9774b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75cd8274-2e82-4954-9e95-f53ba2a9774b
  4th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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