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Delivery and Installation of a CNC Milling Machine

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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25 Mar 2025 at 18:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has completed the procurement process for the delivery and installation of a CNC Milling Machine. The awarded contract, valued at £85,000, falls under the industry category of milling machines (CPV code 42623000). The contract has been awarded to MACH Machine Tools Limited. Key dates include the publication date of the award notice on 25th March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 6th March 2025 and concluding on 9th May 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure below the threshold and was specifically aimed at benefitting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The delivery location for this contract is Salisbury, England (SP4 0NY).

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial machinery, particularly CNC milling machines. SMEs specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies and those capable of providing high-quality machining equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s commitment to transparency and its streamlined procurement process make it an attractive opportunity for capable suppliers looking to secure government contracts.

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Notice Title

Delivery and Installation of a CNC Milling Machine

Notice Description

Provision of a CNC Milling Machine Please note that this notice is published for transparency purposes only, and sets out to confirm that Dstl have awarded a Contract to MACH Machine Tools Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dee82fd-f78f-4218-9678-270f2221022b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f700262-4caf-4f58-86a5-e4a2e2cce9b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 9 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACH MACHINE TOOLS

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