--- title: "GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines - Purchase Option-No.2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb8409f3-8b73-49f9-998b-a387ededfb12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb8409f3-8b73-49f9-998b-a387ededfb12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb8409f3-8b73-49f9-998b-a387ededfb12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb8409f3-8b73-49f9-998b-a387ededfb12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER" published: "2019-05-07" --- # GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines - Purchase Option-No.2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb8409f3-8b73-49f9-998b-a387ededfb12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb8409f3-8b73-49f9-998b-a387ededfb12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb8409f3-8b73-49f9-998b-a387ededfb12.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Gloucester is issuing a tender for the purchase of two compact pulsed fibre laser engraving machines along with supporting PCs and installation services, with a total estimated value of £113,000. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to engraving machines, and is currently at the tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their applications, including a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire by 30th May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 6th June 2019 and run until 31st August 2029. A Bidders Conference will be held on 20th May 2019 at Imjin Barracks for potential bidders. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engraving technologies, manufacturing, and IT solutions related to laser equipment. Companies that currently provide or can develop laser engraving machines and related support services, including operator training, are well-suited to participate. The open procedure of this procurement promotes competition, making it accessible for both large corporations and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documentation. ## 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/8206306f-f6ed-4792-94b6-f8d4a75e5d9b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 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 - 7 May 2019 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8206306f-f6ed-4792-94b6-f8d4a75e5d9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8206306f-f6ed-4792-94b6-f8d4a75e5d9b 7th May 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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