Tender

Purchase of Ultra Precision Diamond Turning Lathe System

AWE PLC

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Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The AWE PLC has initiated a tender process for the Purchase of an Ultra Precision Diamond Turning Lathe System. This procurement falls under the CPV classification for Lathes, boring and milling machine tools. The contract period is set to start on January 15, 2024, and end on January 15, 2026, located at AWE, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4PR. The procurement method is selective with a tender period ending on October 18, 2023, and security clearance deadline on February 1, 2024.

This tender for the Ultra Precision Diamond Turning Lathe System by AWE PLC presents an opportunity for businesses in the machinery industry. Companies providing precision engineering services and manufacturing of machine tools are well-suited to compete. The contract terms include evaluation of supplier security and milestone-based payments for successful completion of installation and commissioning.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Ultra Precision Diamond Turning Lathe System

Notice Description

AWE has a requirement for a replacement Ultra Precision Diamond Turning Lathe capability within our facilities. This procurement is part of an obsolescence programme that aims to purchase a replacement diamond turning lathe system to replace AWE's ageing Precitech Nano 250 unit used to make highly accurate components used in various physics experiments. The principal requirements are to: Delivery, installation, and commission of a single new Ultra Precision Diamond Turning Lathe to be carried out at AWE, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4PR. Provide training as part of the commission of the new instrument. Supplier capability to provide a support package for at least 5 years for maintenance and repairs support. Quantity or scope: Estimated Range excluding VAT: between 500,000 and 600,000 Currency: GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04018a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027466-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42620000 - Lathes, boring and milling machine tools

42621000 - Lathes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 15 Jan 2026 2-3 years
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
AWE PLC
Contact Name
AWE Procurement
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7469128173

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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

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