260026 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Commissioning, Installation, and Maintenance of a Tool Pre-setting Area for CNC Machining.

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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22 Jul 2026 at 07:54

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30 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 12:52

Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast, a prominent sub-central government public authority, is progressing through the tender stage for the procurement of a Tool Pre-Setting Area for CNC Machining. This procurement involves the supply, delivery, commissioning, installation, and maintenance of equipment meant to enhance the efficiency of CNC machining processes. The equipment will be housed at the AMIC Factory of the Future in Global Point Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, a hub for collaborative industry research. The tender, designated with ID 260026, is valued at approximately £341,584.5 with a gross value of £409,901.4. This tender follows an open procurement method, with submissions being accepted electronically in English. The procurement falls within the goods category, covering industrial machinery and related software. Key dates include a tender submission closing date of 3 August 2026 and an estimated award decision by 7 September 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 14 September 2026, spanning until 14 September 2029, with possibilities for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in industrial machinery, measuring instruments, workbenches, and industrial control software packages. Companies with expertise in CNC machining and tool management technology, particularly those capable of supporting digital integration and data-driven workflows, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project not only offers financial incentives but also provides businesses with the exposure and experience of collaborating in an innovative research environment, contributing to their growth in the advanced manufacturing sector. Companies with a robust track record in similar projects, and those focusing on sustainable procurement and extended warranty services, will likely find this tender appealing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

260026 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Commissioning, Installation, and Maintenance of a Tool Pre-setting Area for CNC Machining.

Notice Description

AMIC wishes to procure a Tool Pre-Setting Area for CNC machining. AMIC will use the software and equipment to set, balance, heat shrink, and monitor cutting tools offline, improving setup efficiency and machining performance. It will support training in state-of-the-art presetting and tool management practices, while enabling digital integration and data-driven workflows to enhance control, consistency, and advanced manufacturing capability. The equipment will be located at the AMIC Factory of the Future, Global Point Newtownabbey, a facility for collaborative research projects with industry partners, therefore the Tool Pre-Setting Area will have lower usage rates than it would in a manufacturing environment. For a comprehensive description of the requirements please refer to document 260026 Contract Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: options to extend for up to 10 years or to the end of the useful life of the equipment

Planning Information

The engagement was carried out before this notice was published. Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c020
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068949-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

39151200 - Work benches

42000000 - Industrial machinery

48150000 - Industrial control software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£341,584 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£341,584 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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