Planning

Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre

AWE PLC

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Planning

16 Jun 2023 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), a body governed by public law, is planning the procurement of an Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre. The machine tools fall under the CPV classification code 42600000 for Machine tools and are intended for use in AWE Aldermaston, located in Reading, UK. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31st July 2023.

This opportunity offers businesses in the machine tools industry a chance to engage with AWE and potentially supply the required equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing ultra-precision machining centres for milling metal, meeting tight space constraints and high accuracy requirements, would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The specifications provided by AWE outline the necessary dimensions and capabilities expected from the suppliers, presenting a clear opportunity for interested businesses to showcase their solutions.

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Notice Title

Ultra-Precision 5 Axis Turn-Mill Machining Centre

Notice Description

** This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition ** AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support the procurement of an ultra-precision 5 axis turn-mill machining centre. The procurement must meet the following key specifications: * Accuracy, as described in 2.2, of the diamond turning capability. * Space constraints - The available space is approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh).

Lot Information

Lot 1

**This notice is for market engagement only and is not a call for competition** The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence employing around 6,000 people headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire. For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. We work at the extremes of science and engineering to understand the performance of nuclear warheads, and assess the safety, security and effectiveness of the stockpile in the absence of live testing. Remarkable science, technology, engineering, and maths integrate across the lifecycle of the warhead: from initial concept and design to final decommissioning and disposal. Experts in their fields work together in unique and advanced experimental facilities, to perform cutting edge experiments. AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support the procurement of an ultra-precision 5 axis turn-mill machining centre. The size of the machine is also vital to the procurement. The available space is approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh), therefore the machine suitably sized to fit. The following items describe the machine specifications that this procurement must meet: * Dimensions of no more than approximately 1300x1300x2400mm (wxdxh) * The CNC 5 axis machining centre must be capable of milling on 3, 4 and 5 axes. * Spindle run-out shall not exceed 1mm. * Turning Roughness of

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d6fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017170-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42637000 - Machine tools for drilling, boring or milling metal

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AWE PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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