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Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Mar 2026 at 15:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for a Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe. The procurement falls under the "Machine tools" industry category and has progressed to the award stage, with key dates including the award notice published on 9th March 2026 and the contract period starting on 20th March 2026, concluding by the end of the month. This direct award, justified by technical requirements under UK legislation, was deemed necessary due to the need for Siemens control technology to maintain software compatibility across the Authority's machining disciplines.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in advanced machine tools, particularly those offering innovative solutions compatible with existing technical systems like Siemens. Large enterprises or companies with experience in delivering high-quality CNC lathes would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities. The awarded supplier, DMG MORI UK Ltd, illustrates the importance of possessing expertise in specific technical requirements and a proven track record in high-pressure coolant feed systems, as well as the capability to meet tight end-of-financial-year timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for a Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe which must have the following: Siemens Control Technology Control compatible with HyperMill Post Processing High Pressure Coolant Feed (min 80 bar and with through coolant spindle) Minimum of 60 tools ideally Capto Style to suit existing tooling Twin Spindles

Procurement Information

PA23, Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. The goods are required to use Siemens control technology to enable UKAEA to maintain software compatibility across all machining disciplines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021003-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42621000 - Lathes

42621100 - CNC lathe

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,862 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DMG MORI

Further Information

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