--- title: "The Procurement of CNC Milling Machines and Vertical Machining Centres" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b600" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b600" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b600.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b600.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-05-27" --- # The Procurement of CNC Milling Machines and Vertical Machining Centres Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b600 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b600) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b600.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence in the UK is currently conducting a procurement process for the purchase of CNC Milling Machines and Vertical Machining Centres, which are essential for supporting Aviation Workshops across various RAF sites. The tender is ongoing and aims to enhance the capability to manufacture bespoke parts for routine maintenance and modifications of aircraft. The procurement method employed is selective, featuring a competitive procedure with negotiation. The deadline for submitting responses is set for 5th July 2021, with an invitation for the second stage of the process scheduled for 19th July 2021. The contract term has a duration of three years, involving deliveries across multiple locations in the UK, including Bristol. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in the manufacturing and supply of advanced milling machines and related equipment. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with expertise in CNC technology, machine operator training, and compliance with ISO:9001 standards. Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive support, including delivery and on-site training for the equipment, will have a competitive advantage. The inclusion of options for additional equipment, such as 4th Axis Rotary Units, further expands the market potential, appealing to businesses looking to establish or grow their presence in the defence manufacturing sector. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (hereafter referred to as the Authority) has an enduring requirement to support Aviation Workshops at multiple RAF sites across the UK. In order to manufacture components in support of routine maintenance and modifications to Aircraft and Aircraft equipment the capability to mill bespoke parts is required. The Authority has a requirement to purchase new Milling Machines and Vertical Machining Centres. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ministry of Defence (hereafter referred to as the Authority) has an enduring requirement to support Aviation Workshops at multiple RAF sites across the UK. In order to manufacture components in support of routine maintenance and modifications to Aircraft and Aircraft equipment the capability to mill bespoke parts is required. The Authority has a requirement to purchase new Milling Machines and Vertical Machining Centres. This shall include the ability to purchase: * CNC Turret Mills fitted with the MillPwr G2 CNC control, * 1600mm Vertical Machining Centre * 1000mm Vertical Machining Centre * 600mm Vertical Machining Centre * Options to purchase 4th Axis Rotary Units and 4 + 1 (5th) Axis Rotary Units. Delivery would be to various MOD sites across the UK, as part of Machine delivery and commissioning the Contractor is to provide 2 days of on-site training to 3 staff members for each of the delivered machines. The Contractor shall also supply and deliver the tooling packages for each new CNC Turret Mills and Vertical Machining Centres delivered. All machines are to be delivered with CE certificates of conformity or UK equivalent . The Contractor must be certified to ISO:9001 (2015) against the appropriate processes, including machine operator training. The Contract will be Three (3) year in duration. For potential suppliers to place a bid for this requirement all tenderers must show interest via completion of the DPQQ. The DPQQ is to be completed via the Defence Sourcing Portal at the following link https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/3257179001798E9B7BCE. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 09/07/2021. In line with the MoD cyber protection policy and Def Stan 05-138 a risk assessment has been conducted (RAR-YWET56V7) and this project has been deemed as "None Applicable". Further information on Def Stan 05-138 and the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) can be found via https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ Options: The contract will contain an option to purchase 4th Axis Rotary Units and 4 + 1 (5th) Axis Rotary Units ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011918-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42623000 - Milling machines ## Release History - 27 May 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011918-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/3257179001798E9B7BCE - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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