Tender

Yeovil College - ITT for Turret Mills and Lathes

YEOVIL COLLEGE

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08 Dec 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Yeovil College is conducting a public procurement process for the supply of Turret Mills and Lathes, inviting bids through an open procedure under procurement legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The tender, identified as CA16844, invites suppliers to provide 14 Turret Mills and 12 Lathes, with a total value of £550,000 excluding VAT. Located in Yeovil, United Kingdom, the main procurement category is goods, specifically within the manufacturing industry of lathes and milling machines. The tender process is currently active with essential deadlines, including the submission period ending on 30th January 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 23rd January 2026. Interested suppliers are required to access this opportunity via MultiQuote, with an award anticipated by 23rd March 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses within the machinery and equipment sector, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying lathes and milling machine tools. Participation could enhance market presence and provide substantial business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs as the tender specifies their suitability. Given the comprehensive criteria for evaluation focusing on quality, innovation, and price, businesses with a strong track record and innovative solutions are well-suited to compete. To engage in this tender, companies are expected to demonstrate their credentials in business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience, with the entire process facilitated through an online platform that ensures accessibility and transparency.

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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/080411-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.pill-waring@yeovil.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01935 845304

Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA21 4DR
Post Town
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

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