--- title: "WIRE EDM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2021-11-23" --- # WIRE EDM Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7f9cf82-bc5a-4248-b13d-7c5865ff014b.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult is initiating a tender process for the procurement and installation of Wire EDM equipment, aimed at enhancing their capabilities in the industrial machinery sector. The tender, titled "WIRE EDM," targets the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 GMT on 7 December 2021. This procurement falls under the open procedure method and focuses on the acquisition of goods. Following the tender period, the contract is expected to commence on 20 December 2021, spanning one year until 19 December 2022. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the machinery and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in precision equipment and CNC technologies. Companies with expertise in wire cutting, high-accuracy machinery, and installation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With requirements such as four-axis Wire EDM applications and compliance with UK standards, this procurement could drive growth and innovation for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the industrial machinery market. ## Notice The Satellite Applications Catapult has a requirement to procure and install Wire EDM for AM. The requirements includes: (1) Perform the separation by wire cutting of 3D metal additive parts built with from the build plates. (2) Allow the separation of parts built with alloys, like Inconel 718. (3) Have the adequate work dimensions to remove parts of a buildplate of 420x420 mm build plate, with max part height of 400mm (4) Have the ability to separate parts from segmented buildplates (~ 135 x 135 mm) (5) Have a resolution of 0.001mm (6) Have a cutting accuracy of at least +-0.1 mm. (7) Compatible with wire diameters of 0.2mm. (8) Be equipped with CNC control and GUI interface control panel. (9) Include additional servicing equipment needed: for example the chiller. (Indicate what services are not included that the Catapult needs to provide in the facility.) (10) Include a device for collection of the cut parts. (11) Allow 4-axis Wire EDM applications (12) Operate with compressed air pressures between 6 and 8 bars (13) Operate from a 220-240V UK mains or 3phase power supply (14) Include delivery, installation and commissioning at the said address (15) Include basic use training (for two people) at the above address (16) Include documentation including drawings and operation manuals (17) Include CE certification, proof of manufacture to UK standards and evidence of supply chain (18) Include 3 years support and maintenance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ffad16-700d-4a8c-b8c9-dde3a24cb06b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 19 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 23 Nov 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ffad16-700d-4a8c-b8c9-dde3a24cb06b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ffad16-700d-4a8c-b8c9-dde3a24cb06b 23rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV163183 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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