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title: "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine"
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# Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea75d420-c09c-4ca5-a95c-3a56bf2e8113

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine, aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities at a site in Wiltshire. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for machine tools for finishing metals, is in the open tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 January 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £275,000, and interested parties must express their interest and register on the Defence Sourcing Portal to participate.

This opportunity provides a significant prospect for businesses specialising in machinery, specifically those involved in metalworking and industrial equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement process encourages diverse participation. Successful bidders could not only secure a valuable contract but also establish a long-term relationship with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to further opportunities within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Authority has identified a requirement for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Die Sink Machine at its site in Wiltshire. Full details of the Statement of Requirement can be found within the Invitation to Tender document set. Additional information: This procurement is being conducted via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) (www.contract.mod.uk). All documentation can be obtained via the DSP and all communications must be directed via the messaging function associated with the project. In order to participate it will be necessary to register and 'express an interest' against the project in the DSP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b524046-1857-4030-9a49-6160ca868ef6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42631000 - Machine tools for finishing metals

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b524046-1857-4030-9a49-6160ca868ef6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b524046-1857-4030-9a49-6160ca868ef6
  20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/279fcfd5-f4f1-4095-9dbe-3a68fdef7d9f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35422cec-9751-420d-967f-1e2586f6c89c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eaf359a-9ad9-436e-bd47-c78538fe7282
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90cdb5b8-ddd2-4cde-9093-12ab36b8761a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5dc7061-c8cc-4316-998c-1deb41660029
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61394c1c-3881-462c-8e1b-f292115ac7b2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/169d8469-f8e7-4457-a9ba-e90586e9950d
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- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
  Defence Sourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

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