--- title: "Provision of Vertical Milling Machines" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee46.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-10-20" --- # Provision of Vertical Milling Machines Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee46.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently soliciting tenders for the provision of Vertical Milling Machines, classified under the goods category with a focus on milling equipment. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd November 2021. Suppliers are required to deliver eight Vertical Floor Mounted Milling Machines to HMS Sultan, located in Gosport, Hampshire. The estimated value of this contract is £141,667.67, and successful suppliers will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents, which include a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in machinery supply and manufacturing, particularly those with experience in the defence sector or who hold the necessary certifications. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in delivering milling equipment or similar industrial tools will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Effective engagement in this procurement process could lead to further contracts with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing business growth potential in a niche yet vital industry. ## Notice The Authority has a one off requirement for the supply and delivery to HMS SULTAN of 8 in number Vertical Floor Mounted Milling Machines. Setting equipment to work to be undertaken by the successful Supplier. Specification, location and quantities are detailed in the procurement documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority has a one off requirement for the supply and delivery to HMS SULTAN of 8 in number Vertical Floor Mounted Milling Machines. Setting equipment to work to be undertaken by the successful Supplier. Specification, location and quantities are detailed in the procurement documentation. A copy of the draft ITT has been attached to this notice. In order to participate, suppliers must log into the Defence Sourcing Portal via www.contracts.mod.uk, express interest and complete a Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire (PQQ). It is the Authority's intention to down select to between approximately 5 and 10 highest scoring suppliers who will be invited to tender providing they meet the overall score of a pass within the PQQ. If a supplier receives a fail to any question within the PQQ, they will automatically fail the evaluation and not be invited to participate further. Pass - A pass mark will be awarded where the potential provider can demonstrate that they have the capability to deliver the subject of this requirement. This will be by the potential provider submitting evidence that they have appropriate knowledge, experience or appropriate current certification in line with the nature of the specific question. Fail - A fail mark will be awarded where the response fails to demonstrate that the potential provider has the appropriate capability to deliver the subject of this requirement. This would be where the potential providers response fails to provide evidence of experience with supply of the appropriate equipment, failure to provide evidence of quality management, failure to provide evidence of certification or certification that is no longer valid or extant. Please note the Contract Award dates are estimates and may vary. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026329-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £141,667 | | Lots value | £141,667 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV7 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford | | Westminster constituency | The Wrekin | | Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42623000 - Milling machines - 42637300 - Machine tools for milling metal ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026329-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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