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ID 6038208 - DFE - SWC - Supply and Delivery of Mechatronics Equipment

SOUTH WEST COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 17:35

Award

26 Nov 2025 at 15:23

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by South West College, located in Omagh, UK, involves the supply and delivery of mechatronics equipment. This contract, identified as ID 6038208, is aimed at enhancing the college’s engineering offerings, which include programmes from basic skills to Honours Degree level. The procurement falls under the industrial machinery and electrical machinery categories, with a tender value amounting to approximately £203,109.12. This open procedure tender method began its award stage on 26th November 2025, with a contract signed on 8th December 2025, and is set to conclude its current period by 29th January 2027, though it offers optional renewal periods. The procurement activities are overseen by the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, Belfast, a central procurement function for Northern Ireland’s central government.

This procurement presents significant opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in industrial and electrical machinery production. Given that the buyer, South West College, is a prominent engineering hub, businesses capable of providing comprehensive technology-based training solutions involving mechatronics will find this contract highly beneficial for growth. The contract not only promises the initial supply deal but also includes potential extensions for maintenance and service, amplifying long-term opportunities. Suppliers like Didactic Services Limited, who have been previously involved, demonstrate that SMEs in this domain are well-suited to meet the needs of such tenders, provided they can adhere to the high standards expected by a central government-affiliated authority.

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Notice Title

ID 6038208 - DFE - SWC - Supply and Delivery of Mechatronics Equipment

Notice Description

South West College is the Engineering Hub for the region and boasts engineering courses ranging from basic skills to Honours Degree Level programmes and is seeking a Supplier to provide mechatronics equipment, which must include: 3 x hydraulic power pumps; 6 x electro pneumatics training kits; 6 x advanced electro pneumatics training kits; 3 x hydraulics training kits: 2 x mechatronic modular production stations (MPS); 1 x mobile work stations for electro pneumatics kits and classes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 4 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a51e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001246-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,888 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£169,888 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£169,257 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£169,257 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 29 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WEST COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OMAGH
Postcode
BT79 7AH
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIDACTIC SERVICES

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