Tender

Wire Electrical Discharge Machining Machine

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced an open tender for purchasing a Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) machine, intended to enhance the machining capabilities in the CSF workshop area, Building B28, Abingdon. Classified under "Metal-working machining centre," this procurement falls within the goods category. The tender stage began on 25 October 2024, with a submission deadline on 19 November 2024 at 12:00 GMT. The contract is scheduled to start on 20 November 2024 and conclude on 31 March 2025. This machine will replace an aging WEDM unit and serve primarily the Integrated Engineering Group, with delivery expected to various international locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in metal-working machinery and CNC technologies, including SMEs. By securing this contract, businesses can gain a prestigious client in UKAEA and potentially benefit from future upgrade and maintenance work. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fair competition, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate. Innovative companies with advanced WEDM solutions and a track record in the public sector will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Wire Electrical Discharge Machining Machine

Notice Description

The machine will provide the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority with enhanced machining capabilities through the use of WEDM machining. The machine will be located in the CSF workshop area, Building B28 and will primarily be used by the Integrated Engineering Group. This would be to replace an existing aging WEDM machine and also as an upgrade with newer technology and specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4555fc15-4e77-4999-bf42-3784d0f3ace2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64042c4e-0237-4bc6-8e28-4ba677d1d6a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42631000 - Machine tools for finishing metals

42632000 - Numerically-controlled machines for metal

42638000 - Metal-working machining centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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