Tender

Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Dec 2025 at 17:02

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 09:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located in Oxfordshire, had initiated the planning phase for the procurement of a Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe, exemplifying the crucial investment in machine tools within the industrial sector. Although substantial interest was shown during the initial market engagement, the procurement process was ultimately cancelled as of 5 December 2025, impacting plans for item delivery by 31 March 2026. Initially, the planning phase outlined milestones such as potential supplier engagement, with key dates set around early December 2025 for further notice, highlighting the intended procurement period from February to March 2026 before it was withdrawn.

This tender offered several opportunities for business development, particularly suited for companies specialising in CNC technology and precision engineering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were identified as key contenders due to their potential to meet the high technical standards needed for such sophisticated machinery. The contracted work would have catered to the UK's significant research and operational needs, promising substantial enhancement in supplier relationships and growth through strategic technological contribution. Although the tender was terminated, similar engagements with authorities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority may present future opportunities in advancing UK-based machine tool capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Supply of a Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe. Brief details of the requirement and what we hope to gain from this pre-market engagement are contained in the Market Engagement document which is available by following the link to eu-supply in this notice. This requirement is required to be supplied by 31 March 2026.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100036&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080356-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42621000 - Lathes

42621100 - CNC lathe

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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