This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 11:45

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 17:03

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Yeovil College involves the acquisition of turret mills and lathes, with XYZ Machine Tools Ltd set to supply 14 turret mills and 12 lathes. Yeovil College, located at Holland's Campus, Mudford Road in Yeovil, is a public undertaking entity, and the tender falls under the category of goods, specifically lathes, boring, and milling machine tools. This open procedure concluded successfully with the award dated 23rd April 2026. The contract period runs from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2027, with the total contract value reaching £654,581.22. The procurement process was completed following the legal basis set out by the UKPGA regulation, ensuring transparency and fairness, and focused on opportunities for suppliers capable of providing quality delivery and after-sales support.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the machinery and engineering sectors, especially those proficient in manufacturing and supplying machine tools. Suitable bidders are likely to be large-scale operations accustomed to handling substantial orders, exemplified by the involvement of XYZ Machine Tools Ltd, a large supplier based at Woodlands Business Park, Burlescombe, Tiverton. Firms that provide innovation and added value, alongside strong after-sales support, are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The procurement relied on clear criteria encompassing quality delivery, innovation, competitive pricing, and adherence to specific tender requirements, making it a strategic avenue for businesses wishing to expand their market presence by entering into public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Yeovil College - ITT for Turret Mills and Lathes

Notice Description

Yeovil College - Invitation To Tender for 14 Turret Mills and 12 Lathes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f04e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036015-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£654,581 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£545,484 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Yeovil College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4DR
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil Central
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XYZ Machine Tools Ltd

Further Information

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