Tender

Tameside College - Request for a Laser Cutting Machine

TAMESIDE COLLEGE

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside College is undergoing a tender process for procuring a Laser Cutting Machine, which includes the delivery, installation, and training services. The buyer is Tameside College, located in Beaufort Road, Ashton Under-Lyne, UK. This procurement is in the tender stage, with important deadlines such as the tender period ending on 23rd December 2025 and the enquiry period closing on 17th December 2025. The procurement method employed is an open, below-threshold competition, allowing for electronic submissions via the MultiQuote platform. The industry category for this tender is machine tools operated by laser, with an estimated contract value of £55,000 (net) or £66,000 (gross).

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision machine tools and related services such as installation and training. Given the procurement criteria, which prioritise technical requirements, added value, and pricing, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in laser machining are particularly well-suited to compete. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, especially those registered on the MultiQuote system, are encouraged to engage with this procurement to expand their market reach and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tameside College - Request for a Laser Cutting Machine

Notice Description

Tameside College has made a request for a Laser Cutting Machine, which includes delivery, installation, and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081070-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
n.dexter@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 908 6600

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 6NX
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
Ashton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

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