--- title: "Metal Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0358a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0358a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0358a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0358a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-03" --- # Metal Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0358a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0358a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0358a3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence in the UK is planning a procurement process titled "Metal Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge", which falls under the services category specifically related to the development of security equipment. The procurement is expected to involve an investment of £5,000,000 and aims to establish a Buy and Try at Scale Operational Framework Agreement. This process is currently at the planning stage, with a virtual Engagement Event scheduled for 27 April 2022 to provide clarification and outline expectations. Interested parties should prepare for future notices anticipated by 31 May 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in additive manufacturing technologies. Companies capable of producing certified metallic parts for defence purposes, as well as those experienced in collaboration within the MOD's supply chain, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the increasing demand for innovative and agile solutions in military manufacturing, this procurement could be a pivotal growth opportunity for suppliers looking to engage with defence contracts. ## Notice The Authority seeks to establish a Buy and Try at Scale Operational (BATSO) Framework Agreement. The Framework will provide funding to accelerate the maturity of Metallic Additive Manufacturing (AdM) technologies to better exploit the technology within the end-to-end support chain, deliver a more agile response to demand for parts, and begin to generate the inherent efficiencies that this technology promises within an MOD. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority's potential procurement intends to select Suppliers to: * Produce certified metallic parts for the Defence Inventory, for which the print files are transmissible over the Defence infrastructure; * Collect and share learning with The Authority and collaborative MOD/ industry working groups regarding the process to fit the parts onto In-Service platform/ equipments (conducted under extant support contracts with The Authority); * Facilitate collaborative working to generate the underlying processes that will enable rapid scaling across further ranges of inventory; * Achieve Industry, DE&S and FLC engagement, increased interest and commitment regarding the use of Additive Manufacturing within the UK Defence Supply Chain. Following on from the initial task to produce a non-safety critical metallic NSN, a series of further spirals are envisaged that will seek to incrementally address increasing degrees of complexity as set out below: * Spiral 2 - a safety critical metallic NSN, produced in the Industrial base, certified by the producer * Spiral 3 - a non-safety critical metallic (or polymer) NSN, produced in a location remote from the Industrial base, certified by the producer * Spiral 4a - a safety critical metallic (or polymer) NSN, produced in a location remote from the industrial base, certified by the producer * Spiral 4b - a non-safety critical metallic (or polymer) NSN, produced in a location remote from the Industrial base, certified by the producer and where access to Design Rights is required Additional information: Industry Day The Authority intends to hold a virtual Engagement Event, on 27 April 2022. The Authority will take 30-60 minutes outlining the background to the task and expectations, providing a further 30 minutes for clarification questions. Please submit clarification questions, via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP): https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53830 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021304-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 35421100 - Engines and engine parts for military vehicles - 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles - 35611400 - Military transport aircrafts - 35612300 - Support helicopters - 35612400 - Military transport helicopters - 35631100 - Communication satellites - 35631300 - Navigation satellites - 35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment - 35811300 - Military uniforms - 35813100 - Helmet covers - 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services - 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment - 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition - 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships - 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems - 73410000 - Military research and technology - 73421000 - Development of security equipment - 73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition - 73423000 - Development of military vehicles - 73424000 - Development of warships - 73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73426000 - Development of military electronic systems - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment - 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition - 73433000 - Test and evaluation of military vehicles - 73434000 - Test and evaluation of warships - 73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems - 75221000 - Military defence services - 98362100 - Marine-base support services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2022 at 14:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021304-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53830 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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