Planning

Supply and Delivery of a Laser Metal Deposition System

  • University of Strathclyde

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-010712

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02b149

Published 14 May 2021, 3:24pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Strathclyde

40 George Street, Procurement Department

Glasgow

G1 1QE

Contact

Kirstie Peffers

Email

kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM82 - Glasgow City

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.strath.ac.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Supply and Delivery of a Laser Metal Deposition System

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 42000000 - Industrial machinery

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

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

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

7 June 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=654024.

(SC Ref:654024)