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Yeovil College ITT for a Laser Cutter

Yeovil College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 14:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Apr 2026 at 17:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 09:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yeovil College, located at Holland's Campus, Mudford Road, Yeovil, United Kingdom, has successfully completed an open procurement process for acquiring a laser cutter, falling under the "goods" industry category, specifically machine tools operated by laser. This tender, titled "Yeovil College ITT for a Laser Cutter," was awarded on 27th February 2026, with the contract period set from 20th March 2026 to 19th March 2027. The procurement was below the threshold and employed an open competition method, with the award being made to Tilgear, a supplier based in Standon, UK. The process included various stages, progressing from initiation on December 12th, 2025, to the active award status as of May 7th, 2026.

This contract could present numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in machine tools or technological goods for educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions, provide competitive prices, and offer robust after-sales support would find this tender a suitable match. Additionally, the weightage given to criteria such as innovation, delivery, and after-sales service in the tender evaluation suggests that forward-thinking businesses capable of enhancing educational capabilities with cutting-edge technology and reliable service offerings would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Yeovil College ITT for a Laser Cutter

Notice Description

Yeovil College Invitation To Tender for a Laser Cutter

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f46b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041980-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£35,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£42,360 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Tilgear

Further Information

Notice Documents

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