Tender

LUV00892 The supply of a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre (Including delivery, installation, commissioning and user training)

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is currently conducting a tender process for the supply of a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre, which includes delivery, installation, commissioning, and user training. This procurement falls under the goods category and has been classified within the machining centre industry (CPV Code: 42612000). The tender period is open until 17 April 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 13 May 2020 and conclude by 31 July 2020. The project's delivery address is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and this contract is part-funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of precision machining equipment, particularly those with capabilities to support research initiatives in space technology and engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering advanced manufacturing solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will have the potential to not only expand their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious academic institution but also contribute to cutting-edge research projects aimed at producing components for space flight and engineering applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV00892 The supply of a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre (Including delivery, installation, commissioning and user training)

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.4 Instead of: The Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a five axis vertical machining centre, suitable for the manufacture of precision components made from various grades of stainless steels/steels, aluminium alloys, brass, copper molybdenum and other materials, using high speeds and feeds. The machine is to support a wide range of research groups and projects to produce components of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of engineering based research. The contract is part funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. Read: Following a review of the project finances, it has been decided not to proceed with the procurement at this time. It is with regret that the procurement is therefore cancelled with immediate effect. Other additional information: Following a review of the project finances, it has been decided not to proceed with the procurement at this time. It is with regret that the procurement is therefore cancelled with immediate effect. The Space Technology Applications From Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a 5 Axis Vertical Machining Centre, suitable for the manufacture of precision components made from various grades of Stainless Steels/Steels, Aluminium Alloys, Brass, Copper Molybdenum and other materials, using high speeds and feeds. The machine is to support a wide range of research groups and projects to produce components of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of engineering based research. The contract is part funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d513371-5a03-4afe-97ff-66ec4ea9f7bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8121f77-746c-41eb-ba7b-2fdc38701f56
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

42612000 - 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
12 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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