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CNC Machinery - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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11 Apr 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has recently completed a tender process for the procurement of CNC Machinery aimed at enhancing their teaching and research capabilities. This procurement process falls under the goods category and was initiated on 11 April 2022. The award has been made to Haas Automation Ltd, who provided the necessary equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing machinery and involving the trade-in of an obsolete machine. The procurement process was conducted without competition due to the technical requirements necessitating the specific equipment for maintaining low tolerance parts. The delivery is set to take place in Aberdeen, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the machinery supply sector, especially those that specialise in CNC equipment and related technologies. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing compatible machinery and understand the educational sector's specific needs may find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, suppliers that can fulfil niche requirements and have a responsive customer service approach could enhance their competitive edge in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CNC Machinery - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

CNC Equipment to produce parts to extremely low tolerances for maintaining teaching and research equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

University is awarding this contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure as competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: - Comparability & compatibility with existing equipment is essential for ease of use by operators - trade in of an existing obsolete machine is included in the purchase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000689979
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445798
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43800000 - Workshop equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAAS AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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