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Project TAMPA - Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge
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Additive Manufacturing (AdM), also known as 3D printing, is a range of manufacturing technologies that enable the creation of lighter, stronger parts and systems. It has the potential to address significant issues within Defence such as excessive lead times for Defence inventory and manufacture of obsolete/obsolescent parts to improve platform availability. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published on 11/04/2022 to inform the market of an upcoming Framework Agreement opportunity under the Reference Number 703280451, titled ‘Metal Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge’. This Project will now be known as ‘Project TAMPA –Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge’ under the new Reference Number of this Opportunity Listing.The Authority wishes to enter into a multi-supplier Framework Arrangement for accelerating the maturity of Additive Manufacturing technology to better exploit the technology within the end-to-end support chain, deliver a more agile response to demand for parts, and begin to generate the inherent efficiencies that this technology promises. The Authority intends to seek bids for limited innovation funding to conduct spiral development tasks under the new Framework; spiral tasks will be awarded via mini-competition between Framework participants (the Authority may choose to include the first task with the Framework Invitation to Tender). The Authority currently estimates the Framework value between £3M - 5M, duration of 2 - 7 years (further funding in the later Option years (up to the max 7 yrs) may be considered). It is recognised that the funding available from the Authority needs to be underpinned by a level of investment from suppliers in order to realise the advantages of this technology. The Authority also requires that suppliers wishing to apply for this Opportunity must already have one or more extant equipment/platform support contracts in place with the Ministry of Defence to provide military spares under NSN; the supply of spare parts must be capable of benefitting from Metal Additive Manufacturing technology. The support contracts already in place with potential suppliers for this Opportunity must be extant for a minimum period of 2 years following the intended award date of the Framework. If these extant support contracts expire without replacement then the supplier may stay on the Framework but may not be invited to take part in any mini-competitions where the existence of the support contract is a pre-requisite: they may however still take part in other Framework activities, eg working groups.The rationale for restricting award of a Framework place to those Suppliers who already have an equipment/ platform support contract in place is that these Suppliers will:•understand the challenges associated with part provision for these equipment/platform(s);•will be familiar with the underlying processes and procedures associated with certification, quality control and inventory management •will be familiar with the MOD community associated with the equipment/platform(s)•have access to the design rights with the equipment/platform(s)•already have channels set up to supply and install spares on military platforms•either have in-house additive manufacturing facilities, have established relationships with additive manufacturing technology suppliers, or be willing to enter into such collaborative arrangements.•be security cleared for involvement with the supply of spares for particular equipments/platform(s) The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is NOT APPLICABLE.Additional Information: It is intended that the multi-supplier Framework benefits/outcomes will include, but may not be limited to: •Initially produce certified metallic parts for the Defence Inventory, for which the print files are transmissible over the Defence infrastructure; •Collect and share learning with the Authority and collaborative MOD/ industry working groups regarding the process to fit the parts onto In-Service platform/equipments (conducted under extant support contracts with the Authority); •Facilitate collaborative working to generate the underlying processes that will enable rapid scaling across further ranges of inventory and materials; •Achieve Industry, DE&S and FLC engagement, increased interest and commitment regarding the use of Additive Manufacturing within the UK Defence Supply Chain. The rationale for focusing initially on metallic parts is two-fold:•It is the lack of availability of metallic parts of the inventory that is currently affecting equipment/ platform availability; •It reduces the needs associated with certification.The Authority anticipates that an initial task (Spiral 1) under the new Framework will produce a non-safety critical metallic NSN. This will be followed by a series of further spirals that will seek to incrementally address increasing degrees of complexity. The spiral tasks envisaged by the Authority are set out below (these will be subject to individual approvals and are indicative only at this stage): •Spiral 2 - a safety critical metallic NSN, produced in the Industrial base, certified by the producer (OEM or under licence).•Spiral 3 - a non-safety critical metallic (or polymer) NSN, produced in a location remote from the Industrial base, certified by the producer •Spiral 4a - a safety critical metallic (or polymer) NSN, produced in a location remote from the industrial base, certified by the producer •Spiral 4b - a non-safety critical metallic (or polymer) NSN, produced in a location remote from the Industrial base, certified by the producer and where access to Design Rights is required. This competition is subject to the DSPCR 2011 Restricted Procedure. To establish a list of suppliers to be taken forward to ITT, it is the Authority’s intention, through this PQQ and Contract Notice, to source interest from and screen the capability of the industrial supply base. Participation at the next stage (Invitation to Tender (ITT)) will be subject to successfully passing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) released with this Contract Notice. There is no intention to limit by number the suppliers who can be taken forward to the Invitation to Tender stage as this will be for joining a multi-supplier Framework; however potential applicants are advised that their PQQ responses will be evaluated on the basis of their ability to meet all the technical criteria and those not meeting the minimum criteria will not be taken forward to receive an Invitation to Tender.The Authority intends to re-open the Framework on a maximum twice-yearly basis for additional suppliers to join, via the same competitive process and under the same Framework terms and conditions.
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CPV Codes
50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
73435000 - Test and Evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
73423000 - Development of military vehicles
73426000 - Development of military electronic systems
35813100 - Helmet covers
73433000 - Test and Evaluation of military vehicles
50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services
50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles
35612400 - Military transport helicopters
75221000 - Military defence services
73431000 - Test and Evaluation of security equipment
35631300 - Navigation satellites
50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems
35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment
73432000 - Test and Evaluation of firearms and ammunition
50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships
50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
35641100 - Engines and engine parts for military aerospace equipment
98362100 - Marine-base support services
50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition
35811300 - Military uniforms
73434000 - Test and Evaluation of warships
35611400 - Military transport aircrafts
73410000 - Military Research & Technology
35631200 - Observation satellites
73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition
35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles
73421000 - Development of security equipment
35612300 - Support helicopters
73436000 - Test and Evaluation of military electronic systems
35631100 - Communication satellites
Keywords
sensors
GPS satellites
military comsats
dress uniforms
field uniforms
rocket motors
combustion parts
military attire
cargo planes
jet engines
vehicle sensors
ECM pod repair
avionics testing
soldier uniforms
helmet covers
helmet lining
engine modules
spy satellites
army clothing
propulsion units
radar validation
thrusters
wiring harnesses
GNSS systems
weaponry design
circuit board
helmet wraps
service uniforms
sonar dome servicing
CCTV camera repair
military cargo jets
ballistic testing
navigation satellites
imaging satellites
fleet route planning
rifle barrel inspection
armored system testing
arms system testing
base berth maintenance
tactical aviation design
communication units
avionics components
engine system trials
electrical component
general-purpose choppers
helmet camouflages
positioning satellites
logistics aircrafts
military lift rotorcraft
shotgun choke tuning
maritime mobility trials
security scanner trials
military satellite links
satellite navigation
utility helicopters
space-based positioning
motion sensor adjustment
torpedo tube alignment
helmet camouflage gear
protective helmet covers
heavy-lift aircraft
observation satellites
turbine assemblies
helmet accessories
cargo helicopters
utility rotorcraft
logistics helicopters
transport aircraft
ballistics research
defense transport planes
propulsion components
security console reboot
electrical assemblies
surveillance satellites
marine radar calibration
encrypted comms repair
voice/data satellites
armed services planning
power control modules
weapons system R&D
tank track realignment
rocket fuselage repair
environmental satellites
tactical sensor networks
fleet parts provisioning
munitions prototyping
aerospace defense R&D
ammo consistency checks
camouflage uniforms
battlefield readiness
naval base logistics
transport choppers
access control system
airlift aircrafts
troop transport choppers
observation spacecraft
space system evaluation
defence-grade software
firepower analysis
mechanical stress trials
alarm system diagnostics
guided system simulation
geolocation satellites
guided weapon systems
defense electronics R&D
safety lock testing
expense claim support
ammunition magazine fix
support rotorcraft
camo helmet covers
aerospace testing
panic button repair
secure comm satellites
armed forces uniforms
hull plating repair
naval readiness testing
satellite guidance units
alarm system validation
biometric reader testing
vehicle dispatch support
battlefield technology
radar system development
aerospace engine systems
personal weapon systems
seakeeping evaluation
fighter jet innovation
army helmet covers
ordinance development
electronic module
combat dress uniforms
detection systems R&D
combat vessel inspection
driver support hotline
heavy-lift helicopters
quay-side resourcing
protective system design
airlift helicopters
multi-role helicopters
radar unit diagnostics
strategic com satellites
navigation electronics
satellite sensors
electronic systems
pistol grip servicing
electronic spare parts
signal relay satellites
naval engine rebuild
ECM/IED countermeasures
troop carrier aircraft
Galileo satellites
communication satellites
armored transport design
military uniforms
defense land systems
transport warplanes
electrical repair parts
helmet cloth covers
onboard tech evaluation
field test documentation
weapon stock repair
combat vehicle R&D
firearm sight alignment
deck crane overhaul
firearm innovation
support helicopters
firing range validation
battlefield transport systems
electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment
projectile accuracy measurement
vault door mechanism check
battlefield communications rig tune
warp drive housing inspection
battlefield electronics overhaul
ship provisioning services
military transport aircrafts
battlefield simulation trials
roadside assistance service
propulsion performance validation
military resource mobilization
earth observation satellites
trigger mechanism cleaning
amphibious vehicle hydraulic repair
military transport rotorcraft
missile trajectory trials
altitude system performance check
electronic systems testing
force deployment services
maritime fueling coordination
vehicle durability trials
warship sensor evaluation
surveillance system innovation
ballistic missile guidance tune
troop carrier HVAC service
anti-intrusion equipment R&D
ammunition specification development
explosive device engineering
battlefield vehicle diagnostics
access control verification
hypersonic platform trials
signal jamming system tuning
remote sensing satellites
shipboard missile launcher diagnostics
secure communication verification
biometric security solutions
reconnaissance satellites
dockyard equipment handling
operational electronics analysis
orbital defense technology
military electrical spares
search rescue helicopters
sensor functionality trials
tracked and wheeled vehicle development
firepower system analysis
electronic warfare simulation
missile propulsion system overhaul
vehicle pre-trip inspection
surveillance gear development
cartridge extractor replacement
weapon reliability testing
fleet documentation service
strategic capability development
vehicle survivability systems
afloat support provisions
combat systems innovation
safety technology prototyping
military vehicle electronics
military trailer brake adjustment
tactical transport helicopters
vehicle survivability analysis
combat support technologies
troop transport helicopters
secure communication hardware
secure data link calibration
field readiness assessment
fleet logistics coordination
armed forces systems analysis
marine supply terminal support
armored vehicle engine overhaul
fighter jet engine rebuild
engines and engine parts for military aerospace equipment
military telecom satellites
countermeasure system testing
rocket propulsion testing
defense electronics assessment
perimeter fence gate tune-up
unmanned aerial system development
defense communication satellites
maintenance reminder system
military aircraft avionics calibration
perimeter defense technology
battlefield communications
explosive force assessment
terrain performance validation
secure hardware assessment
missile guidance system fix
watertight door seal checks
base-side infrastructure support
structural integrity testing
surveillance system performance check
spacecraft shielding research
vehicle performance testing
physical security integration
ship system functionality
space communications platforms
tactical mobility systems
military transport helicopters
military RF system alignment
missile system prototyping
air-to-ground system development
heavy equipment turret motor replacement
secure data link engineering
electronic warfare technology
signal processing for security
hazard response system testing
access control unit maintenance
physical defense tech evaluation
hazard detection device development
protective equipment testing
safety performance evaluation
spacecraft heat shield refurbishment
mobility system performance
orbital thruster servicing
intercom system servicing
defense capability assessment
unit deployment facilitation
satellite antenna alignment
military-grade computing systems
troop movement coordination
signal processing evaluation
military truck transmission fix
military electronics research
flight test certification
defense vehicle electrics
sensor array refurbishment
trigger spring replacement
turret rotation gearbox service
intrusion detection evaluation
military platform prototyping
military-grade component testing
stern tube bearing replacement
military mission logistics
operational combat support
UAV control system diagnostics
hypersonic vehicle studies
orbital navigation systems
military hardware development
structural fatigue testing
rudder hydraulic system maintenance
aircraft performance validation
electronic warfare module service
seafront utilities management
mobility enhancement research
hydrodynamic performance analysis
biometric reader calibration
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