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Purchase of Water-jet Cutter Machine

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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04 Mar 2025 at 12:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for a small abrasive water jet cutting machine, intended to support research into machining optical materials. The award, a competitive quotation under the limited procurement method, was competitively sought below the threshold amount. The tender, listed under the industry category of machine tools (CPV 42600000), had a procurement deadline of 31st January 2025, with the contract period running from 27th February 2025 to 26th March 2025. Delivery will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £32,663.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in the production or supply of specialised machinery. Businesses that supply cutting-edge machine tools, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer competitive quotes, would have found this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. It underscores the importance for such businesses to stay abreast of university-led procurement opportunities, as these can lead to beneficial partnerships and growth through specialised contract awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Water-jet Cutter Machine

Notice Description

A small abrasive water jet cutting machine is required to aid research into machining of optical materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43618f9f-7c74-46ef-965b-2d1a2bde036f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b91894-1092-47ca-ad4e-c3f48c995b8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,663 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,663 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Anqi Nelson
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAJET MACHINING SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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