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Project TAMPA - Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge
Descriptions
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
electronic spare parts
electrical components
military vehicle electronics
wiring harnesses
circuit boards
vehicle sensors
military electrical spares
electronic modules
defense vehicle electrics
electrical repair parts
military transport aircrafts
cargo planes
troop carrier aircraft
transport warplanes
logistics aircrafts
heavy-lift aircraft
military cargo jets
transport aircraft
defense transport planes
airlift aircrafts
support helicopters
utility helicopters
multi-role helicopters
transport choppers
search rescue helicopters
utility rotorcraft
logistics helicopters
troop transport helicopters
general-purpose choppers
support rotorcraft
military transport helicopters
heavy-lift helicopters
cargo helicopters
troop transport choppers
military lift rotorcraft
tactical transport helicopters
military transport rotorcraft
airlift helicopters
communication satellites
military comsats
secure comm satellites
defense communication satellites
military telecom satellites
voice/data satellites
space communications platforms
military satellite links
strategic com satellites
signal relay satellites
observation satellites
earth observation satellites
reconnaissance satellites
spy satellites
remote sensing satellites
surveillance satellites
imaging satellites
environmental satellites
satellite sensors
observation spacecraft
navigation satellites
GPS satellites
GNSS systems
positioning satellites
geolocation satellites
Galileo satellites
satellite navigation
orbital navigation systems
space-based positioning
satellite guidance units
engines and engine parts for military aerospace equipment
jet engines
rocket motors
propulsion units
engine modules
turbine assemblies
thrusters
aerospace engine systems
combustion parts
propulsion components
electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment
avionics components
navigation electronics
power control modules
sensors
communication units
electronic systems
electrical assemblies
military uniforms
armed forces uniforms
combat dress uniforms
service uniforms
field uniforms
military attire
soldier uniforms
camouflage uniforms
dress uniforms
army clothing
helmet covers
camo helmet covers
helmet camouflages
helmet wraps
helmet cloth covers
helmet accessories
protective helmet covers
helmet camouflage gear
army helmet covers
helmet lining
fleet logistics coordination
vehicle dispatch support
roadside assistance service
fleet parts provisioning
driver support hotline
fleet documentation service
fleet route planning
maintenance reminder system
expense claim support
vehicle pre-trip inspection
alarm system diagnostics
CCTV camera repair
access control unit maintenance
biometric reader calibration
motion sensor adjustment
intercom system servicing
perimeter fence gate tune-up
panic button repair
vault door mechanism check
security console reboot
rifle barrel inspection
trigger mechanism cleaning
ammunition magazine fix
firearm sight alignment
safety lock testing
shotgun choke tuning
weapon stock repair
pistol grip servicing
cartridge extractor replacement
trigger spring replacement
armored vehicle engine overhaul
military truck transmission fix
tank track realignment
turret rotation gearbox service
battlefield vehicle diagnostics
amphibious vehicle hydraulic repair
troop carrier HVAC service
military trailer brake adjustment
battlefield communications rig tune
heavy equipment turret motor replacement
hull plating repair
sonar dome servicing
marine radar calibration
deck crane overhaul
naval engine rebuild
torpedo tube alignment
rudder hydraulic system maintenance
shipboard missile launcher diagnostics
stern tube bearing replacement
watertight door seal checks
missile propulsion system overhaul
military aircraft avionics calibration
spacecraft heat shield refurbishment
fighter jet engine rebuild
satellite antenna alignment
rocket fuselage repair
UAV control system diagnostics
ballistic missile guidance tune
warp drive housing inspection
orbital thruster servicing
radar unit diagnostics
encrypted comms repair
battlefield electronics overhaul
signal jamming system tuning
electronic warfare module service
missile guidance system fix
secure data link calibration
sensor array refurbishment
ECM pod repair
military RF system alignment
combat systems innovation
battlefield technology
weapons system R&D
military electronics research
strategic capability development
defence-grade software
armed forces systems analysis
combat support technologies
surveillance system innovation
military hardware development
protective system design
surveillance gear development
access control systems
perimeter defense technology
anti-intrusion equipment R&D
biometric security solutions
hazard detection device development
secure communication hardware
physical security integration
safety technology prototyping
ballistics research
weaponry design
munitions prototyping
arms system testing
firearm innovation
ammunition specification development
explosive device engineering
personal weapon systems
ordinance development
firepower system analysis
combat vehicle R&D
armored transport design
tactical mobility systems
tracked and wheeled vehicle development
military platform prototyping
vehicle survivability systems
mobility enhancement research
battlefield transport systems
defense land systems
vehicle performance testing
aerospace defense R&D
fighter jet innovation
missile system prototyping
unmanned aerial system development
orbital defense technology
tactical aviation design
guided weapon systems
spacecraft shielding research
air-to-ground system development
hypersonic vehicle studies
defense electronics R&D
radar system development
signal processing for security
battlefield communications
ECM/IED countermeasures
secure data link engineering
tactical sensor networks
military-grade computing systems
detection systems R&D
electronic warfare technology
protective equipment testing
intrusion detection evaluation
access control verification
surveillance system performance check
biometric reader testing
alarm system validation
security scanner trials
hazard response system testing
physical defense tech evaluation
secure hardware assessment
ballistic testing
firing range validation
ammo consistency checks
weapon reliability testing
projectile accuracy measurement
safety performance evaluation
explosive force assessment
field test documentation
mechanical stress trials
firepower analysis
vehicle durability trials
mobility system performance
field readiness assessment
structural integrity testing
terrain performance validation
engine system trials
vehicle survivability analysis
onboard tech evaluation
armored system testing
battlefield simulation trials
naval readiness testing
hydrodynamic performance analysis
combat vessel inspection
maritime mobility trials
ship system functionality
structural fatigue testing
warship sensor evaluation
propulsion performance validation
defense capability assessment
seakeeping evaluation
aerospace testing
missile trajectory trials
aircraft performance validation
flight test certification
space system evaluation
avionics testing
hypersonic platform trials
rocket propulsion testing
guided system simulation
altitude system performance check
electronic systems testing
radar validation
signal processing evaluation
electronic warfare simulation
military-grade component testing
secure communication verification
sensor functionality trials
countermeasure system testing
defense electronics assessment
operational electronics analysis
force deployment services
military mission logistics
troop movement coordination
operational combat support
battlefield readiness
unit deployment facilitation
armed services planning
military resource mobilization
naval base logistics
dockyard equipment handling
afloat support provisions
maritime fueling coordination
base berth maintenance
ship provisioning services
seafront utilities management
marine supply terminal support
quay-side resourcing
base-side infrastructure support
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