Award

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a CNC Turning Machine

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, announced an open tender for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a CNC Turning Machine for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) facility. This procurement falls under the education sector and industrial machinery category, with a contract duration of 14 months, including a 12-month warranty period and a maximum 6-week lead time for delivery. The tender was awarded on 24th March 2025, following an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period ending on 23rd January 2025 and the contract signed on 25th February 2025. The project required a single supplier to fulfil specific technical requirements for the CNC Turning Machine, aimed at enhancing NMIS's manufacturing capabilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying industrial machinery. Companies specialising in CNC machinery, particularly those capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications such as a 200mm diameter chuck, 4000rpm spindle, a 12-station turret, and through tool coolant, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement process highlights the emphasis on high-quality machinery and timely delivery, making it an ideal growth opportunity for firms with a proven track record in similar projects and those keen to establish or expand their presence in the Scottish manufacturing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust technical capabilities would also be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, fostering potential growth and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a CNC Turning Machine

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a CNC Turning Centre Machine, to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and maximum 6 week lead time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice relates to an open tender below the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a CNC Turning Centre Machine at NMIS. It is the Contracting Authority's intention to award a contract to a single supplier, to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The successful supplier shall be able to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The offered solution must have a minimum of 200mm diameter chuck 2 The offered solution must have a spindle with a minimum of 4000rpm 3 The proposed solution must have a minimum of a 12 station turret 4 The proposed solution must have through tool coolant 5 The offered solution must be delivered to the specified NMIS location within a 6 week lead time.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526654
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42620000 - Lathes, boring and milling machine tools

42621000 - Lathes

42621100 - CNC lathe

42630000 - Metal-working machine tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin, Category Manager, Natasha Murray
Contact Email
kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk, kirstie.higgins@strath.ac.uk, natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACH MACHINE TOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518213
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks notes of interest for potential procurement exercise for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a CNC Lathe, to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time. Potential suppliers who believe they can fulfil the high level specification in this PIN, may be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting Authority. Suppliers are required to note their interest by 12:00 noon on the 20th of November 2024.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521473
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a CNC Turning Machine - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks a single supplier to supply, deliver, install and commission a CNC Turning Centre Machine, to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 6 week lead time.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526654
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a CNC Turning Machine - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) on behalf of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a CNC Turning Centre Machine, to be delivered and installed at the NMIS facility. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 14 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and maximum 6 week lead time.

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