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title: "Supply and Delivery of a Laser Metal Deposition System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654024"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2021-05-14"
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# Supply and Delivery of a Laser Metal Deposition System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654024

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is planning to procure the supply and delivery of a Laser Metal Deposition System, with a focus on handling both wire and powder feedstock. This procurement falls under the goods category within the education industry and is located in Glasgow, UK. The planned procurement notice was issued on 14th May 2021, with a future notice expected on 7th June 2021. As part of the procurement process, the University is preparing for the tender stage, and interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech manufacturing equipment and systems, particularly those with expertise in additive manufacturing and cladding technology. Suppliers with capabilities in delivering advanced machinery, compliant with health and safety regulations, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which involves the provision of a turnkey solution for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland. This initiative not only opens avenues for equipment suppliers but also encourages collaborations within the manufacturing technology sector.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a Laser Metal Deposition system, capable of handling feedstock in the from of both wire and powder.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking notes of interest for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) system for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). A high level specification is provided below: 1. This potential tender is to procure a "Turn key" LMD system 2. The offered LMD system must have solid state fibre laser with capability for performing additive manufacturing, Cladding/deposition, localised surface treatment applications. 3. The offered LMD system must be capable of delivering a maximum laser power of up to 8 kW. 4. The offered LMD system must be a simultaneous 5 axis system with controller and functional using CAM programming packages 5. The offered LMD system must have a closed loop process control and monitoring capability. 6. The offered LMD system must be capable of handling feedstock in form of both wire and powder. 7. The offered LMD system must be able to perform cladding operations on inner diameter of components. 8. The offered LMD system must be able to handle reactive materials such as Ti, Al and other alloys 9. The offered LMD system must be capable of processing 2 powders (multiple hoppers) at the same time 10. The offered LMD system must be capable of handling components up to 1m x1m x1m (in X/Y/Z) with min. weight up to 1000 kg 11. The selected supplier is expected to carry out a SAT and deliver the equipment to the AFRC / NMIS 12. The offered Turnkey LMD system must comply to all H&S regulations for the technologies (i.e laser proof viewing window, etc.) 13. The offered turnkey LMD system must be installed onsite within 8 months of award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415117 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| 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 1QE |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415117

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415117
  Supply and Delivery of a Laser Metal Deposition System - The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a Laser Metal Deposition system, capable of handling feedstock in the from of both wire and powder.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654024
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=654024

## Provenance

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