--- title: "Advancing Innovative Manufacturing in the South of Scotland AIMS Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-08" --- # Advancing Innovative Manufacturing in the South of Scotland AIMS Project Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848.json) ## Summary The Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a procurement process for the "Advancing Innovative Manufacturing in the South of Scotland AIMS Project." This project aims to facilitate local businesses' access to advanced innovation facilities by seeking suppliers of goods/services and training providers. The project, focusing on encouraging innovation and upskilling the workforce, will be open for engagement until 31st July 2024 in Dumfries, UK, under the Central Purchasing Body role. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in various industries to participate, especially those dealing with advanced technologies such as welding, 3D printing, robotics, and specialised equipment. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, offering potential for suppliers to collaborate with the Dumfries and Galloway Council and contribute to the AIMS project's objectives of fostering innovation and skills development within the local business community. ## Notice Dumfries and Galloway AIMS team is looking to work with a range of suppliers of goods/services and training providers to support them with the AIMS project. The AIMS project offers local businesses access to advanced innovation facilities incorporating state-of-the-art equipment and technology. The project focus is on encouraging innovation by supporting a range of businesses that have potential new products and to help develop them for market, as well as upskilling the workforce helping to forge skills pathways for local people. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The anticipated scope of goods and services covered across our client engagement and skills will include: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES: - Kemppi Welding air cooled rig - Leica Laser Tracker - PETG 3D Printer - Resin 3D printer - Haubex System - VG 10 Cobot Gripper - Universal Robots - Specialised Tooling CNC - Conveyor System CNC - Sensors IR - Universal Robots - Solidamatic Simulation Welder ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509380 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 8 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2024 | | 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509380 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509380&idx=1 8th July 2024 - AIMS Project PIN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509380 Advancing Innovative Manufacturing in the South of Scotland AIMS Project - Dumfries and Galloway AIMS team is looking to work with a range of suppliers of goods/services and training providers to support them with the AIMS project. The AIMS project offers local businesses access to advanced innovation facilities incorporating state-of-the-art equipment and technology. The project focus is on encouraging innovation by supporting a range of businesses that have potential new products and to help develop them for market, as well as upskilling the workforce helping to forge skills pathways for local people. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771848 - https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2FYkCNhxc4kr&data=05%7C02%7CLesley.Sloan%40dumgal.gov.uk%7Ce68d065729ed48ac77bf08dc903cf67a%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C638543838707882334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PXk6%2Fr1cpYf729KOoBdJkTTZt0myqS%2BvbfhrT1etfEQ%3D&reserved=0 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=771848 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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