--- title: "Additive Manufacturing Business & Technology Support (AM-BATS) at Advanced Forming Research Centre" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2020-09-16" --- # Additive Manufacturing Business & Technology Support (AM-BATS) at Advanced Forming Research Centre Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is initiating a planned procurement process for "Additive Manufacturing Business & Technology Support (AM-BATS)" at the Advanced Forming Research Centre, targeting the education sector in Glasgow, UK. The procurement aims to appoint a sole supplier to deliver support packages focused on Metallic Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing to Scottish SMEs. Key dates include a future notice on 5th October 2020, with services required from 1st November 2020 until 1st December 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in additive manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in Metallic Powder Bed Fusion technology. Companies that can offer digital and face-to-face training and consultancy, demonstrate a strong track record in supporting SMEs, and are familiar with ASTM/ISO standards in the field will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can broaden a business's reach within the Scottish SME community and enhance its reputation as a key player in the additive manufacturing sector. ## Notice The University require a sole supplier to provide support packages on Metallic Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing to Scottish SMEs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University are looking for notes of interest in a potential tender opportunity. This tender will create a single appointment to work with the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) The appointed supplier shall be required to deliver support packages on Metallic Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing. Support packages shall be delivered via Web and/or face-to-face sessions for Scottish SMEs as part of the Additive Manufacturing Business & Technology Support (AM-BATS) project. The services will be required from the 1st of November 2020 until 1st of December 2022. Within the project Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within Scotland will be provided with access to expertise and facilities in the field of Additive Manufacturing. The project seeks to deliver a variety of "support packages" that focus on different aspects of additive manufacturing. One of these topics focuses on "Metallic Powderbed Fusion Additive Manufacturing". The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has recently purchased this technology. The University seek to appoint a contractor to deliver detailed support packages on this technology. A successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the below as a minimum: - Metallic Powderbed AM content ready to be delivered - Content available in a digital format - Competency in delivering online training/consultancy courses - Competency in delivering face-to-face training/consultancy courses - A Proven track record in supporting SMEs - Conversant with relevant ASTM/ISO Standards for Additive Manufacturing ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394809 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 16 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Oct 2020 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1XQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80531100 - Industrial training services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394809 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394809 Additive Manufacturing Business & Technology Support (AM-BATS) at Advanced Forming Research Centre - The University require a sole supplier to provide support packages on Metallic Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing to Scottish SMEs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630573 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=630573 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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