Tender

Tameside College - ITT for the provision of Desktop CNC machines

TAMESIDE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside College has issued an invitation to tender for the provision of desktop CNC milling machines, with the procurement process currently in the tender update stage as of 30 January 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £80,000, is part of the "below threshold - open competition" procurement method and focuses on the acquisition of transportable, desktop-friendly CNC milling machines to aid learners and apprentices. Located in Ashton Under-Lyne, within the UKD35 region of the United Kingdom, Tameside College's procurement falls under the goods category and adheres to the legal guidelines specified under UKPGA 2023/54. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 28 January 2026 and the tender period closing at 20:00 UTC on 30 January 2026. The expected start and end date for the contract are 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2027, respectively.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity, especially for businesses focusing on manufacturing and supplying CNC milling machines. With an emphasis on quality (60% weight) and competitive pricing (40% weight) in the award criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The delivery and implementation of these machines offer a chance to establish or expand a foothold in the educational sector, catering to institutions looking to enhance their technical training capabilities. The openness of the competition also invites a diverse range of suppliers to engage in this growth-oriented procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tameside College - ITT for the provision of Desktop CNC machines

Notice Description

Tameside College requires a desktop CNC milling machine which is designed to be transportable and sit on desktop or trolly system, this is to give learners / apprentices better preparation time before they move onto the main CNC machines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008502-2026
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

42623000 - Milling machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 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

Notice Documents

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