--- title: "GB-BRISTOL: Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER" published: "2016-11-18" --- # GB-BRISTOL: Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc54efd1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other, based in Bristol, is inviting tenders for a project titled "Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique". This procurement falls under the industry category of Prototyping services, with specific emphasis on the manufacture of Maraging steel pins utilising the Wire Arc Additive Manufacture (WAAM) technique. Key dates include the tender period which closed on 13th October 2015, and the contract period that runs from 16th November 2015 to 29th February 2016. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, with a total value of £113,000, and a minimum value of £10,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in additive manufacturing technologies and access to relevant facilities. Companies that provide CAD processing, 3D scanning, and material property testing services would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will have the capacity to demonstrate previous experience in additive layer manufacturing and component testing, making this a valuable contract for SMEs capable of innovation within the defence sector. ## Notice The Armoured Vehicle programmes (AVP) In Service Platforms (ISP) team, part of the Ministry of Defence UK requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to manufacture Qty 5.off Maraging Steel pins (NSN: 5315 99 598 6562) using the Wire Arc Additive Manufacture (WAAM) technique and test the resulting product against a traditionally manufactured Maraging Steel Pin for comparison purposes. Vehicle trials may also be required as part of the testing regime (Full details will be included within any resulting Invitation to Tender issued by the Authority). The Authority will provide the Contractor access to an appropriate vehicle on a MOD site should vehicle borne trials be required. The item must be made of Maraging steel and will be no larger than circa 40cmx30cmx30cm. Should the manufacture of NSN 5315 99 598 6562 not be viable by the WAAM method the potential supplier will be asked (within the ITT) to propose their solution based on a prioritsed list of alternative Maraging Steel Pins. Higher marks will be available during the tender evaluation for potential suppliers able to manufacture the Maraging Steel Pins deemed more preferential by the Authority. Full down selection criteria will be provided within any resulting Invitation to Tender issued by the Authority. The AVP ISP team has been investigating various ALM techniques and believe WAAM could provide similar, if not improved, performance against traditional manufacturing techniques. The Authority has a requirement for the suppliers to be able to provide the following compulsory areas of capability. * Access to suitable WAAM Manufacturing facilities. * Previous experience of ALM and component testing. * Access to CAD processing facilities. * Access to '3D Scanning to CAD' facilities. * Access to material property testing facilities, to include but not limited to UTS, 0.2% proof test, Young's modulus, ductility, Vickers hardness & microstructure characteristic analysis. 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-BRISTOL: Investigation into Wire Arc Additive Manufacture technique'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f328a39e-56d9-4b48-8a4c-f0d2bcc99eec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 | | 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 35410000 - Armoured military vehicles - 72244000 - Prototyping services - 79811000 - Digital printing services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f328a39e-56d9-4b48-8a4c-f0d2bcc99eec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f328a39e-56d9-4b48-8a4c-f0d2bcc99eec 18th September 2015 - 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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