--- title: "Additive Manufacture of Tailored Electromagnetic Materials (AMOTEM) Hybrid Printing Testing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03862a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03862a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03862a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03862a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-11-17" --- # Additive Manufacture of Tailored Electromagnetic Materials (AMOTEM) Hybrid Printing Testing Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03862a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03862a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03862a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to The Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) for the "Additive Manufacture of Tailored Electromagnetic Materials (AMOTEM) Hybrid Printing Testing" project. The procurement falls under the research and development services category and involves developing a structure combining active nanoparticle-loaded material in a polymer dielectric matrix exhibiting metamaterial behaviour at microwave frequencies. The contract, valued at £150,000, involves additive manufacturing technology and 3D printing services. The procurement method used was negotiated without publication of a contract notice. This public procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research and development services, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing to collaborate with The Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) and tap into the unique capabilities they offer. The project aims to develop technology for manufacturing structures with specific electromagnetic properties. Companies with expertise in materials science, additive manufacturing, and research and development may find this tender suitable for exploring new business opportunities and collaborations in the defence sector. ## Notice To develop a structure that combines an active, nanoparticle-loaded material in a polymer dielectric matrix that exhibits metamaterial behaviour at microwave frequencies. The key aim is to develop additive manufacturing technology that will maximise the ratio of active to dielectric materials with a target wall thickness for the matrix of below 100 microns in the X-Y plane. The manufacturing process should also be capable of building 3D, layered structures, and the method selected or developed must be a suitable candidate for scaling up to production rate manufacture. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To develop a structure that combines an active, nanoparticle-loaded material in a polymer dielectric matrix that exhibits metamaterial behaviour at microwave frequencies. The key aim is to develop additive manufacturing technology that will maximise the ratio of active to dielectric materials with a target wall thickness for the matrix of below 100 microns in the X-Y plane. The manufacturing process should also be capable of building 3D, layered structures, and the method selected or developed must be a suitable candidate for scaling up to production rate manufacture. ### Procurement Information The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a supply contract with The Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at the University of Nottingham and their spin out company Added Scientific Ltd for Additive Manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing services. The total estimated value of this procurement is PS150,000. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation(s) 32(2)(b)(ii) and 32(5)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This is because has a unique capability in ink formulation, printer adaption/development and the use of a number of different printers to optimise inks, printing conditions etc. to maximise structure fidelity which is necessary for operation at the electromagnetic frequencies of interest. This capability could not be replicated in a reasonable timeframe or at a reasonable expense. Additionally, the contract will be for research, experimentation, study or development at low TRL. Neither University of Nottingham nor its spin out company Added Scientific Ltd are production companies. Future work beyond research, experimentation, study or development would be transferred to UK Industry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032658-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | SALISBURY | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE CENTRE FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (CFAM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Nov 2022 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032658-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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