Award

REF: MIC-27-WCM - CNC Waterjet cutting machine

TWI LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2021 at 09:37

Tender

07 May 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

TWI Ltd is seeking to procure a CNC waterjet cutting machine as part of its initiative to develop a new Materials Integrity Centre located in Middlesbrough, UK, with the project expected to enhance research capabilities in non-destructive testing technologies. This procurement, identified by the reference MIC-27-WCM, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Aquajet Machining Systems Ltd for a total value of £189,292. Key dates include the tender period which opened on 6th July 2021 and closed on 18th June 2021, following which the contract was signed on 9th December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and particularly for SMEs that can provide innovative research and development solutions. Companies with expertise in advanced materials processing and non-destructive testing technologies will find this procurement particularly relevant as TWI aims to enhance local economic development and support SMEs in the Tees Valley region through this initiative. The open procurement method employed allows a wide range of businesses to participate and compete for future contracts of similar nature.

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Notice Title

REF: MIC-27-WCM - CNC Waterjet cutting machine

Notice Description

TWI is developing a new Materials Integrity Centre on TeesAMP at Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ with the new centre being supported by ERDF and TVCA funding. The project will upgrade the current research facilities on the site as well as providing a new research and innovation facility. The centre will focus on new materials testing facilities, especially non-destructive testing technologies, and support local economic development. The project will also provide specialist materials and engineering support to local SME's in the Tees Valley.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TWI is investing in a Waterjet cutter to expand the number and accuracy of cutting on a bigger range of materials. Waterjet cutting machines use abrasive material in a very high-pressured jet of water to cut material into precise specimens for testing and display. TWI is looking to procure a waterjet cutting machine to expand the number and accuracy of cutting on a larger range of materials. TWI will use this for R&D capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ae41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030622-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,292 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWI LTD
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@twi.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 6AL
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Linton
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAJET MACHINING SYSTEMS

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