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250220 Contract for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining center for the machining and profiling of metal bar and extrusions

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 12:03

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 11:50

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 13:31

Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has engaged in an open procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining centre. This equipment is intended for the machining and profiling of metal bars and extrusions, aiming to facilitate 5-axis machining of complex aerospace parts with fewer setups. The contract, valued at £2,009,850 GBP, began on 26th November 2025 and will be active until 25th November 2030, with renewal options extending up to the equipment's end of useful life. The process follows Northern Irish devolved regulations and the open procedure method, ensuring transparency in the acquisition of industrial machinery under the goods category, with delivery targeted within the UKN region of the United Kingdom. The most recent contracting phase is in the award stage, indicating an active status and completion of negotiations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities particularly for suppliers skilled in aerospace machining and industrial equipment servicing. Companies adept in advanced engineering, machinery installation, and maintenance can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities in delivering complex industrial solutions. SMEs like GEO. KINGSBURY MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED have already seen success, indicating suitability for similar enterprises that specialise in precision machining and technical support services. The contract supports growth through extended opportunities for maintenance and complimentary goods provision, ensuring ongoing engagement and potential future expansion within this sector.

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Notice Title

250220 Contract for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining center for the machining and profiling of metal bar and extrusions

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast require a contract for the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a universal horizontal machining center for the machining and profiling of metal bar and extrusions to allow 5 axis machining of complex aerospace parts in fewer setups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: options to extend for the provision of maintenance, ancillaries and complimentary goods for further periods of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

Planning Information

Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity with a number of suppliers companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement Participation in preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in any future tender exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078039-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,625,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,625,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,009,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,009,850 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEO. KINGSBURY MACHINE TOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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