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HURCO machining centre

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Exeter involves acquiring a HURCO machining centre, specifically a fully enclosed 4-axis and a 3-axis centre. The process has been completed under a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold and without competition. This contract, valued at GBP 148,200, was awarded to Hurco Europe, and covers goods in the civil engineering machinery category. The signing took place on 20 May 2025, with the contract active from 21 May 2025 to 20 May 2030. The procurement took place in Exeter, United Kingdom, with the award tagged "active" on 3 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying civil engineering machinery, particularly those proficient in machining centre technology. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in machining operations could leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio in the engineering sector. Companies with robust capabilities in automated and precision equipment supply are suitably positioned to benefit from partnerships or follow-up contracts arising from the university's commitment to enhancing their machining capabilities with the latest technology.

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Notice Title

HURCO machining centre

Notice Description

1 fully enclosed 4 axis HURCO machining centre. (HURCO VM One with 4th axis, industry standard). 1 fully enclosed 3 axis HURCO machining centre. (HURCO VM One with 3th axis, industry standard).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066115
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019027-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 20 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HURCO EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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