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250153 Contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a high accuracy, high performance, multifunctional, large volume co-ordinate measuring machine for the automated inspection of large volume, high value manufactured components

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 08:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 11:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 09:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 16:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has completed the procurement process to acquire a high accuracy, high performance, multifunctional large volume co-ordinate measuring machine. This equipment is intended for the automated inspection of large volume, high value manufactured components primarily for use in the aerospace, civil, maritime, and green technology industries. The procurement stage concluded with the awarding of the contract on 30th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 9th February 2026. The contract, valued at £809,115 including VAT, includes supply, delivery, and installation of the equipment, and is subject to options for extension by up to ten years. The procurement followed an open procedure, reflecting transparency and broad competition.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in manufacturing, metrology, and engineering sectors capable of supplying advanced measuring instruments. SMEs like Maztech Machine Tools NI Limited, which won the contract, can benefit from participating in such high-value tenders, further promoting their growth and enhancing their portfolios. The demand for precision measurement technology in diverse industries underscores the potential for businesses involved in manufacturing components or equipment related to aerospace and other industrial sectors to expand their market presence and capabilities. Such procurements also highlight the importance of innovative solutions that address specific technical requirements like flexibility, high accuracy, and the ability to work in specialist environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250153 Contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a high accuracy, high performance, multifunctional, large volume co-ordinate measuring machine for the automated inspection of large volume, high value manufactured components

Notice Description

Queen's University of Belfast want to procure a high accuracy, high performance, multifunctional, large volume co-ordinate measurement machine for the automated inspection of large volume, high value, manufactured components for local aerospace, civil, maritime and green technology industries. The co-ordinate measuring machine will be used as an all-purpose flexible CMM for the dimensional inspection of large components for general industry. Typical products expected to be inspected are tooling and fixturing, machined parts, composite structures and assemblies for the aerospace industry. It will need to have the capability of accessing deep features as well as scanning and measuring complex free form shapes. The machine will need to provide flexibility, high throughput, high accuracy, as well as high reliability with minimal maintenance. The machine will be installed in a dedicated climate-controlled metrology laboratory, but we require the machine to be equipped with temperature compensation system and protection from airborne contaminants. The machine will need to be equipped initially with an automatic indexing probe head and with tactile probing and tactile scanning capabilities. The machine connectivity, controls and software will need to be able to support the addition of other sensors in the future, such as laser scanners, non-contact sensors, optical sensors or surface roughness probes. It will need to have the ability to support the provision of automatic interchange of multiple sensors and styli. The machine will be utilised primarily for research purposes, resulting in lower hours run compared to a manufacturing environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extend maintenance beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the useful life of the equipment.

Planning Information

The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. Page 3 to 4 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008360-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£562,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£562,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£809,115 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£809,115 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
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

MAZTECH MACHINE TOOLS NI LIMITED

Further Information

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