--- title: "GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines - Provided as a Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5ba414a-08ea-42b5-87fe-3cd49acfc397" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5ba414a-08ea-42b5-87fe-3cd49acfc397" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5ba414a-08ea-42b5-87fe-3cd49acfc397.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5ba414a-08ea-42b5-87fe-3cd49acfc397.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 - Provided as a Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5ba414a-08ea-42b5-87fe-3cd49acfc397 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5ba414a-08ea-42b5-87fe-3cd49acfc397) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5ba414a-08ea-42b5-87fe-3cd49acfc397.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "GB-Gloucester: MOD Medal Laser Engraving Machines - Provided as a Service" for the provision of two compact pulsed fibre laser engraving machines and related services. This requirement falls under the services category and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The tender was published on 7th May 2019, with a submission deadline set for 30th May 2019. The contract period is intended to last for ten years, starting from 6th June 2019, and the delivery is required in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers are invited to a Bidders Conference on 20th May 2019, at Imjin Barracks in Gloucester. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engraving technology and related services, particularly for those that possess the technical expertise and capability to fulfil the contract requirements. Companies that provide industrial engineering solutions, machine services, and operational training would be well-suited to compete for this long-term contract, which encompasses both the installation and ongoing support of the supplied equipment. Participation in this tender could lead to valuable business growth and secure a stable partnership with a key governmental authority. ## Notice The MOD Medals Office has a requirement for the provision of a service where the supplier will provide 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 for a period of 10 years. Please note that the MOD have also placed a Contract Notice advertising this requirement as an option to Purchase two engraving machines. The requirement is also for the installation of the equipment, operator training and 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 SF977S7G86. 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 am 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 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 Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) as detailed above and then be assessed as having no mandatory grounds for rejection and as having the financial and technical capability to meet the requirement. 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 - Provided as a Service'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6aed44f-ba2b-4708-b1cf-78e56f1b38c3 | | 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 | 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 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6aed44f-ba2b-4708-b1cf-78e56f1b38c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6aed44f-ba2b-4708-b1cf-78e56f1b38c3 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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