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Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:53

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 15:37

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for a Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe. This falls under the industry category of machine tools, specifically related to CNC lathes. The authority utilised a direct award procurement method to DMG MORI UK Ltd, based in Coventry. This choice was driven by technical compatibility requirements with existing machinery at the location, ensuring continued operational efficiency. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 20th March 2026, scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The award focuses on delivering goods with a gross value of £419,834.40 and a net value of £349,862, according to the UK's Public Authority Central Government legal framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced CNC lathe machinery, enabling them to align with the technical and operational standards required by public authority clients such as the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Companies with expertise in Siemens control technology and the ability to provide high-pressure coolant systems will find themselves well-positioned to meet such sophisticated requirements. The procurement approach underscores the importance of established technical excellence and compatibility, offering growth potential for businesses capable of delivering cutting-edge manufacturing solutions. Moreover, as this opportunity was a direct award due to a lack of competition, suppliers with proven capability in similar industries can leverage their experience to engage with government procurement processes effectively.

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Notice Title

Simultaneous 5 Axis Mill/Turn CNC Lathe

Notice Description

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 7 - A change in Supplier will create an incompatibility with existing goods / services and create technical difficulties in respect of compatibility of software with existing systems in use on site and familiarity of staff with those systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

42620000 - Lathes, boring and milling 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
£349,862 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Notice Documents

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